Safeguard Says Its Systems Now Protect More Than 100,000 Workers — A Quiet Milestone for On-the-Job Electrical Safety

Safeguard marks a global reach in worker protection

Safeguard announced that its safety systems now cover more than 100,000 workers worldwide. The company framed the milestone as proof that its connected approach to electrical-hazard protection is moving beyond pilots and job-site trials into regular use across many worksites. For workers, that means more teams carrying or wearing devices that warn of live circuits and unsafe conditions. For employers, the claim suggests a growing tolerance for tech that blends sensors, alerts and data to prevent shocks and arc flashes.

Exactly what the number covers — and a note on sources

The company’s announcement says Safeguard’s products now protect “over 100,000” people globally. The headline figure bundles several ways workers are covered: those using handheld meters, wearable alarms, and tools that lock out equipment until it is safe. The company pointed to deployments across multiple industries, including utilities, construction and industrial maintenance.

I do not have access to the full press release text to reproduce direct quotes here, so this article relies on the headline claim and the categories of products the company has described publicly in prior materials. The figure as stated is a gross count of protected workers rather than a roll-up of active subscriptions or recurring users, and it likely includes both temporary and permanent users on customer sites.

How the systems change on-the-job risk

Safeguard’s basic pitch is simple: give workers an early warning before they touch a live wire. Their tools use sensors to detect voltage or unsafe current, then deliver audible and visual alarms. Some devices also block tools or tag equipment so that machines can’t be re-energized while someone is working. That reduces the chance of electric shock, burns or arc flashes — the sudden, intense releases of energy that can maim or kill.

Real-world outcomes are typically measured in near-misses and reduced incidents, rather than headline injury counts. Employers who adopt sensor-based systems often report fewer close calls and faster response when something goes wrong. For frontline crews, the most tangible difference is information: a clear signal that a panel is live, a tool is unsafe, or a clearance has not been confirmed. That lowers the odds of workers making a high-consequence mistake under time pressure.

Where Safeguard fits in the product mix

Safeguard’s portfolio mixes handheld testers, wearable alarms and control devices that integrate with equipment. Its offerings are sold both directly and through distributors who serve utilities and construction firms. The company has emphasized ease of use — rugged hardware, simple alerts and data that supervisors can use to spot risky trends across crews.

Beyond the new headcount milestone, Safeguard has pointed to partnerships with large trade contractors and select utility customers as evidence that its products are moving into standard operating practice rather than remaining niche add-ons. The strategy leans on broad distribution and field trials that prove the tech under real working conditions.

What the milestone means for the wider market — and what to watch next

Reaching a five-figure user base matters because workplace safety tech has long promised benefits but struggled with adoption. Safety equipment must be rugged, fast and obvious in benefit to earn a spot in a crew’s kit bag. Safeguard’s claim suggests the sector is nudging past early skepticism toward steady use.

Key things to watch: whether Safeguard can convert one-off deployments into repeat purchases or subscription-style services; how it measures the effect on actual injuries versus near-misses; and whether competitors match the apparent acceptance in utilities and construction. Regulators and large contractors could also drive faster uptake if they begin to require or recommend sensor-backed safety tools.

For now, the milestone shows that sensor-led methods are no longer just an experiment. They’re becoming one of the practical ways companies try to keep workers away from the sharp end of electrical risk.

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Sources

• prnewswire.com