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GuardEd: School Safety Response

4 reports

Teachers are expected to break up fights without training or protocol, leaving them unsafe. Schools need a system for coordinated response, incident logging, and trauma support.

A teacher is concerned that parents are allowed to access classrooms unescorted after school, creating a safety and security risk due to lack of controlled access.

Teachers are expected to break up student fights without any training or clear protocol, leading to disorganized and unsafe responses.

33medium
EducationSafety Management
4HighRising(100%)
54

SafeCheck Boundary

6 reports

Non-electricians and maintenance staff often bypass safety precautions when doing quick electrical checks. There is no clear system to enforce protocols or define their boundaries.

Electricians need a reliable method to detect if the surface of a service enclosure is energized when there is no reference to ground nearby, particularly on corner-grounded delta systems with potential grounding errors.

Electricians detect stray voltage between objects due to missing ground or improper grounding, causing safety hazards and diagnostic challenges.

33low
ElectricalSafety Management
4HighStable
49

PanelSafe Pro

6 reports

Proactively manage electrical panel corrosion and safety risks. Enables field electricians to log, track, and prioritize panel repairs with automated alerts and safety checklists.

Electricians working in attics lack adequate fall protection solutions for confined spaces with fall risks over 6 feet.

Insufficient ground termination points in meter main panel under 2023 NEC, requiring safe grounding for three conductors with only two lugs.

33low
Electrical, or other field serviceSafety Management
4HighStable
49

SafeRoute Driver Shield

15 reports

An app that empowers drivers to report safety violations anonymously and automates pre-trip inspections to prevent dangerous equipment from hitting the road.

A truck driver is pressured to transport hazardous materials (11,564 lbs of bleach) without the required hazmat endorsement or placards, with management claiming it's legal within county lines, putting the driver at risk.

Truck drivers doing manual deliveries in complete darkness because delivery locations lack lighting

44medium
Trucking & LogisticsSafety Management
4HighStable
37

GripStand Safety Adapter

3 reports

A physical accessory that prevents vehicles from sliding off jack stands during lowering, addressing the core safety risk. It provides a secure grip on pinch welds, eliminating instability.

Vehicle slides off pinch weld on jack stands when lowering floor jack, making the lifting process unsafe and difficult.

Jack stands slide off pinch welds when lowering a floor jack, causing instability and safety risk.

32low
Automotive RepairSafety Management
3MediumStable
38

SafeShow Guardian

4 reports

Provides real-time safety monitoring and client verification for real estate agents showing properties to unknown potential buyers, bridging the gap between passive background checks and extreme self-defense measures.

Real estate agents, especially women, lack safety measures when meeting unknown clients at private showing appointments.

Realtors are nervous about safety and lack of verification when showing homes to unknown potential buyers.

33medium
Real EstateSafety Management
3MediumStable

Individual Problems

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AtticSafe Pro

Electricians working in attics lack adequate fall protection solutions for confined spaces with fall risks over 6 feet.

Field ServiceSafety ManagementElectrician5Critical$ implied
0
52

LiftAssist PT

Petite physical therapists are forced to perform unsafe patient lifts and transfers alone, risking injury to themselves and patients.

Health, Wellness, and BeautySafety ManagementPhysical Therapist4High$ implied
0
52

SafeRoute Shield

Amazon DSP drivers face safety risks from aggressive dogs and dark rural roads while being rushed to complete up to 190 stops per day.

Trucking & LogisticsSafety ManagementDriver4High$ implied
0
47

GroundMate Pro

Insufficient ground termination points in meter main panel under 2023 NEC, requiring safe grounding for three conductors with only two lugs.

Field ServiceSafety ManagementElectrician3Medium$ implied
0
49

DigSafe Verify

Subcontractors may not reliably check the validity of 811 utility locate tickets before digging, creating risk of accidentally hitting underground utilities.

ConstructionSafety ManagementSite Supervisor4High$ implied
0
42

SafeRoute Pro

Amazon DSP drivers face dangerous working conditions and unreasonable delivery quotas due to one-day shipping expectations.

Logistics & Supply ChainSafety ManagementDriver4High
0
52

DriverWell

Delivery drivers face unrealistic time pressures and punitive policies that penalize taking necessary breaks or bathroom stops.

Trucking & LogisticsSafety ManagementDriver4High$ implied
0
52

SafeRoute Optimizer

Amazon DSP drivers face severe physical strain and unrealistic delivery pace expectations under one-day shipping, leading to high turnover.

Logistics & Supply ChainSafety ManagementDriver4High$ implied
0
52

SafeRoute Shield

Delivery drivers are pressured to complete routes despite safety hazards, with no effective tool to log or escalate safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

Trucking & LogisticsSafety ManagementDelivery Driver4High$ implied
0
52

DriverWell Shield

Amazon DSP drivers face surveillance and impossible delivery quotas under one-day shipping, with limited support from DSP owners.

Trucking & LogisticsSafety ManagementDriver4High$ implied
0
32

SafetyLens AI

Ladder safety training fails to address real-world unsafe behaviors, leading to incidents and paperwork.

ConstructionSafety ManagementManager3Medium
0
42

SteadyStep Pro

Electricians use unstable, wobbly ladders that are unsafe and lack stability, but they continue using them without complaint.

Field ServiceSafety ManagementElectrician4High
0
37

SecureShift Pro

School security staff rely on personal cell phones and AI cameras for security upgrades, seeking work-provided devices.

EducationSafety ManagementSecurity Staff2Mild$ implied
0
32

ChemSafe Guide

Worker needs to know if disposable nitrile gloves are adequate for handling glyphosate during spraying.

Lawn CareSafety ManagementField Technician2Mild
0
47

SecureVan Pro

Mobile locksmiths need secure storage for their work vans to prevent break-ins and theft of expensive equipment.

Home ServicesSafety ManagementOwner4High$ implied
0
52

SafeEuth Shield

Vet techs fear accidental needlestick injuries during euthanasia procedures.

Health, Wellness, and BeautySafety ManagementVet Tech4High$ implied
0
47

SafeVisit Pro

As a solo home care provider, I am concerned about personal safety when entering strangers' homes and need a reliable way to screen clients and ensure safety.

Health, Wellness, and BeautySafety ManagementSolo Operator3Medium$ implied
0
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SafeTank Pro

Fuel haulers face serious health risks from H2S exposure during tanker operations, with no adequate safety measures in place.

Trucking & LogisticsSafety ManagementDriver5Critical$ explicit
0
47

StockSafe Haul

Livestock hauling is more stressful than regular freight due to dealing with live animals that can get sick or spooked, with high danger during loading/unloading, and seasonal demand requiring supplementary work.

Trucking & LogisticsSafety ManagementDriver3Medium$ implied
0
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OutbackGuard Collision Shield

Truck driver in remote Australian outback lacks protection from animal collisions and has no immediate help if stranded alone.

Trucking & LogisticsSafety ManagementDriver5Critical$ implied

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