Bell systems have organised the working day in factories since the industrial revolution, calling workers in and dismissing them. As technology has evolved, so has the factory bell system. Today, alongside announcing shift changes, you can broadcast messages, safety alerts and production updates to ensure the factory runs smoothly.
Use a synchronised factory bell system to optimise daily routines
Precision, schedules and routine are all vital components of production processes. Everyone must work to the same timings, and clearly understand what to do and when to do it.
Running inaccurate operations can have a major impact on security, productivity and costs. Standardising the bell system across your facility – from office to factory floor – will help to structure the working day more effectively.
Having clear, synchronised shift start-and-end times will improve timekeeping and, consequently, productivity. And having real-time information about shifts will create more efficient workflows in the longer term.
Factory bell systems also enhance safety
Factory bell systems are also key tools in maximising safety on manufacturing sites. Factories are not considered to be qualifying premises under Martyn’s Law. As such, they will not have to introduce measures to mitigate the risk of a terrorist attack.
However, factories are still high-risk environments; heavy machinery or hazardous chemicals pose dangers for workers. The management team should have a plan covering the actions to take in emergencies, for example evacuating the premises.
The Harmonys lockdown alert system includes features like the ability to tailor alarms to each emergency situation. Plus, for noisy factory floors, it broadcasts alerts via text display and luminous strobes as well as sound.
As emergencies are unpredictable, it’s quite likely that you won’t be next to an alert button when they occur. The Bodet Alert app complements the Harmonys range. You can control alerts from wherever you are, be that factory floor or office. Launch your crisis plan and get help to the exact site quickly, using geolocation.
Benefit from Bodet Time’s solutions for manufacturing
Bodet Time’s industrial bell system will help manufacturers enhance factory management by:
- Automating mundane, regular tasks like changing clocks and controlling utilities frees up time for more productive and profitable activities
- Synchronising systems across your existing IT network reduces infrastructure investment costs
- Customising tones and messages for different alerts makes managing large premises or multiple sites extremely easy
Improve your facility’s productivity and communication, with our dedicated solutions for the manufacturing sector.
