The 21st International Conference “Man and Working Environment”
SAFETY ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION (SEMSIE 2025)   
PROCEEDINGS OF PAPERS 
25-26 September 2025, SOKOBANJA, SERBIA  

Vladimir Stanković , Dejan Jovanović , Nenad N. Cvetković ,
Simona Ilie , Marian Greconici 

REVIEW PAPER

SMART HELMET – EVOLUTION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Abstract:

Safe and healthy work is a crucial prerequisite for good productivity and the success of companies. In addition to ongoing employee education, it is necessary to implement all measures to minimize risk to employees or reduce it to a statistical error. One such measure is the use of personal protective equipment. Injuries to employees’ heads account for a significant percentage of accidents caused by mechanical factors or the effects of electricity. The primary step in preventing such accidents, when it comes to personal protective equipment, is to wear an appropriate protective helmet. Continuous technological improvement has been applied across various production processes and has also improved occupational safety. An example of this is a smart protective helmet, which maintains all the safety features of a traditional helmet while elevating the work process. Besides facilitating employees’ daily tasks, it also contributes to enhancing their safety by monitoring vital parameters and potential dangers they might encounter.

Keywords:

Personal protective equipment, smart protective helmet, mobile networks, high-resolution camera, sensors

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This paper is supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia pursuant to agreement № 451-03-66/2024-03/ 200148 with the University of Niš, Faculty of Occupational Safety.

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