QR Helmets (Adelaide Uni) – Module 1 PoC

Problem: Despite having a strong commitment to worker health and safety, red meat processors face challenges in continuously and proactively monitoring the wellbeing of operational staff in dynamic processing environments. Existing systems lack the integration of real-time, wearable-based data to inform timely safety interventions. Solution: To address this, JBS has developed a five-year aspiration to trial and scale helmet-mounted QR codes or fiduciary markers that integrate with smart camera systems. The first step is a proof of concept (PoC), which will be implemented in a limited plant footprint. This PoC will test hardware configurations (helmet markers, camera types, mounting systems), assess durability during production and washdown and develop functional monitoring algorithms. The project includes two phases: • Phase 1A: A small-scale trial involving up to 20 staff to evaluate hardware and environmental integration. • Phase 1B: Development of agreed analysis and reporting modules. Impact: If successful, the initiative will provide a scalable framework for deploying wearable-based safety monitoring across processing plants. This will enhance the ability to detect risks, monitor wellbeing in real time, and ultimately contribute to a safer, more responsive workplace environment across the red meat processing industry.