Identec Solutions, a provider of active RFID and wireless sensor network-based solutions, has announced that its WatcherSystem personnel-safety solution has been selected for deployment at the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) for the firm’s underground Hard Rock Laboratory, on Äspö Island. Located in Stockholm, SKB was established in the 1970s by two Swedish Nuclear power companies. The SKB facility’s mandate, according to Identec Solutions, is to conduct cutting-edge research on the most effective management and disposal methods possible, in order to secure maximum safety for human beings and the environment. The WatcherSystem will be used within SKB’s underground facility, and is designed specifically for the challenging environments associated with remote oil platforms, mines and tunnels. The solution is self-contained, and its applications can be integrated into existing infrastructure for real-time visibility. The system features on- and offsite emergency evacuation coordination, alarm management and situation monitoring. During the deployment, the WatcherSystem will be used to automatically track personnel and guest location within SKB’s facility, as well as provide a real-time headcount. This information, according to Identec Solutions, will enable enhanced emergency response in the event of a potentially dangerous situation or safety evacuation.
