How BAM prevents collisions on construction sites where people, heavy machinery and traffic constantly come together.

The challenge

Construction sites are dynamic working environments where people, machinery and traffic constantly interact. Despite extensive safety procedures and training, one major risk remained: collisions involving heavy machinery.

Following several serious incidents, BAM decided to look beyond traditional safety measures. The organisation wanted to use technology as an additional layer of safety, supporting operators precisely when human attention falls short.

“We have experienced several accidents in recent years that made us ask ourselves: how can we completely eliminate the risk of collisions?”

The solution

BAM needed a partner capable of delivering a complete, brand-independent safety solution. The company found that partner in Rietveld.

Together, they developed an integrated solution combining EasyView 360°, EasyDetect, warning lights and EasyBrake. Operators now have a complete view around their machinery, receive immediate warnings when people enter the danger zone and are supported by automatic braking interventions when necessary.

The red warning lights also make electric machinery more visible, as its quiet operation can make it less noticeable to bystanders.

“We were looking for a partner that could provide a machine-independent 360° camera system, warning lights and automatic braking assistance. That is why we chose Rietveld.”

The results

Rietveld’s solutions provide BAM with an additional layer of safety that actively helps reduce risks.

The practical benefits include:

• continuous visibility around vehicles and machinery;
• less reliance on human alertness;
• automatic intervention in critical situations;
• greater confidence for operators;
• better protection for employees on construction sites;
• greater control over a risk that could previously never be fully managed.

The technology supports operators without taking over their responsibility. This creates a safer working environment without disrupting day-to-day operations.

“We are committed to one goal: ensuring that our employees return home safely and unharmed every day.”

Developing the solution together with Rietveld

For BAM, this was not a standard implementation. The solution was developed and optimised together with operators and other people working with the technology in practice.

Feedback from daily operations is continuously used to improve the settings and further develop the systems. This close collaboration ensures that the technology continues to meet real-world operational requirements.

“Rietveld genuinely contributes ideas from the perspective of the operator and user.”

Relevance to the sector

BAM’s challenges are familiar to organisations operating in construction, infrastructure, earthmoving, recycling, ports and industry.

An increasing number of machines are becoming electric and therefore produce less noise. At the same time, safety requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Intelligent vehicle safety helps organisations actively reduce risks and provide better protection for their employees.

Safety solutions that make a difference

• 360° visibility around machinery;
• intelligent pedestrian detection;
• automatic braking assistance;
• visual warnings for bystanders;
• fewer blind spots;
• greater confidence for operators;
• active collision prevention;
• support for modern safety standards.

Conclusion

BAM demonstrates that the future of vehicle safety lies in combining human expertise with intelligent technology.

By intelligently integrating EasyView, EasyDetect, warning lights and EasyBrake, BAM has created a solution that supports operators when they need it most. This marks an important step towards construction sites where everyone returns home safely and unharmed every day.

Would you like to actively reduce collision risks around your vehicles or machinery?

Discover how EasyView 360°, EasyDetect, EasyBrake and intelligent warning solutions work together to provide greater visibility, reduce risks and create a safer working environment.

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