New Product Profile: BrightScan

BrightScan Detection

Manoa-based tech company designs thermal temperature scanner for the jobsite and the office

BY PRISCILLA PÉREZ BILLIG

Construction companies and training organizations are adopting the BrightScan Thermographic Display System, a touch-free temperature measurement with facial recognition and mask detection capabilities from Bright Light Digital.

The technology company, based out of the Manoa Innovation Center, offers BrightScan as an advanced artificial intelligence thermal scanner, which may help detect temperatures often displayed by COVID-19, as well as an access control system that accurately identifies a person and measures their body temperature, with or without a mask or glasses.

“Since safety is such a big part of the construction industry, the BrightScan device can serve as a first line of defense in helping to keep Mark Tawara construction workers, subcontractors and visitors safe,” says Mark Tawara, president of Bright Light Digital.

Features of the device include: • 8-inch IPS LCD display • Integrated camera, thermal sensor and display • Touchless body temperature sensor • Mask detection for entry • Facial recognition for point-of-entry • Built for 24/7 operations • Integrates with existing access control systems • Visitor log management • Table stand, floor stand or wall mount options

The built-in camera recognizes an individual’s face using advanced

Bright Light Digital’s BrightScan Thermographic Display System PHOTO COURTESY BRIGHT LIGHT DIGITAL

facial recognition software. BrightScan records body temperature with accuracy within 0.9-degrees Fahrenheit in under one second, with audible feedback and keeps track of name and ID number, identity, expiration date, registered type and photo of entrants.

Upon detection of a person not wearing a mask, a no-access message is both displayed and voiced.

Companies and training organizations using the device include Lawson & Associates Inc., Koga Engineering & Construction, Pacific Resource Partnership, Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters and the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Center.

“During a monthly review of our safety protocols earlier this year, a preshift individual thermal scan was identified as a best practice,” says Garett Ichimura, project manager with Koga Engineering & Construction. “It would identify those with an elevated temperature and prevent them from entering our office and possibly infecting others.

“The BrightScan is now used as a preventive tool in our overall safety plan, which continues to evolve with more data and science, as well as new guidance from health authorities. BrightScan would be helpful in providing reassurances to our crews at the jobsite that everyone is as healthy and safe as possible.”

Lawson & Associates, the largest occupational safety and health support services firm in Hawaii, specializes in assisting small, medium and large businesses achieve efficiency in operations through a wellmanaged safety and risk program. Tracy Lawson, president and founder of the firm, says the “BrightScan Tracy Lawson device has helped us ensure state-of-the-art, contactless temperature taking for everyone entering our facility. It also is a visible, accessible device that anyone can use as often as they like and is one of the elements of our COVID-19 procedures.

“It was easy to set up, and we have only gotten positive feedback about its use.”

Couple Up

Trailer separations happen frequently— at a rate of more than two-and-ahalf per day. Premier Manufacturing offers the Saf-T-Latch, part number 820ELA, which is connected to a Premier air chamber. If a driver forgets to close the hitch manually, the coupling is designed to close when the emergency brake is released. According to the manufacturer, it is always the responsibility of the person making the coupling connection to ensure the latch is closed, as well as the driver’s responsibility to verify that the equipment is correctly connected prior to moving the vehicle. www.premier-mfg.com

Skyjack at 63 Feet

Skyjack has unveiled its tallest scissor lift—the SJ9263 RT (rough terrain), reaching a platform height of 63 feet. The model complies with new ANSI standards that took effect June 1 for all new aerial lifts, which require machines to cut off when platforms are overloaded and before over-tilting, and for scissor lifts to be rated for wind and outdoor and indoor use. The scissor’s platform has a capacity of 1,200 pounds. With platform dimensions at 14 feet, 2 inches long and 6 feet, 3 inches wide, it can be extended to 23 feet, 4 inches long with a dual extension option and can accommodate four workers.

www.skyjack.com

Lube Job

ASV Holdings Inc. introduces the Elite line of highperformance, heavy-duty lubricants: 5W-40 Heavy Duty Full Synthetic Engine Oil; ASV Elite 10W-30 Heavy Duty Engine Oil; ASV Elite Zinc Free 46 Multi-Viscosity Hydraulic Oil; and ASV Elite Green Grease NLGI 2. The new engine oil, hydraulic oil and grease products are extensively tested for use in optimizing ASV equipment. The products help to reduce fuel consumption, improve efficiency and optimize performance in ASV machines, according to the manufacturer. The Elite line is Tier IV Final approved. They hold up to extremely high and low ambient temperatures all year long. ASV’s Elite line of lubricants is available in grease tubes, gallon jugs, pails and drums exclusively through the ASV dealer network.

www.asvi.com/news/elite-line-of-lubricants

Illuminated

Allmand Bros. Inc.’s Night-Lite

E-Series tower is developed with the coiled power cable secured to the top of the first, third and fifth sections to minimize tangling, making it easy for crews to set up. With multi-directional forklift pockets and the ability to withstand high winds, this light tower is durable enough to be used in many different environments, including construction sites, according to the manufacturer. The Night-Lite

E-Series features four LED light fixtures that provide an output of 154,000 lumens with automatic on/off functionality, a timer and photocell to sense daylight and control the light accordingly.

www.allmand.com