Does it work with existing CCTV cameras?

Yes. Tentosoft connects to any IP camera or CCTV system via RTSP. No new hardware is required. Compatible with Hikvision, CP Plus, Dahua, Axis, Bosch and 100+ other brands.

How accurate is AI PPE detection?

Tentosoft achieves 95%+ detection accuracy under standard industrial lighting with false-positive rates below 5%.

Is it compliant with Indian safety regulations?

Yes. Reports align with the Factories Act 1948, OSHWC Code 2020, and ESG audit requirements from India's Ministry of Labour & Employment.

AI PPE Detection System | Real-Time CCTV Monitoring

Foundation

What is a PPE Detection System?

A PPE detection system is an AI-powered solution that uses computer vision and CCTV cameras to automatically monitor whether workers are wearing required personal protective equipment — such as helmets, high-visibility vests, gloves, and safety goggles — in real time. When a violation is detected, the system sends an instant alert to supervisors via a live dashboard, SMS, or WhatsApp. It replaces manual, error-prone safety checks with continuous, 24/7 automated PPE compliance monitoring — ensuring every worker on every shift is protected.

Tentosoft's AI PPE detection software goes further. Built specifically for India's high-risk industrial environments, it integrates with your existing camera infrastructure via RTSP, generates audit-ready compliance reports aligned with the Factories Act 1948, and can be deployed in as little as 24 hours — with zero disruption to operations. Whether you operate a single construction site in Mumbai or a multi-plant portfolio across India, Tentosoft scales from one camera to hundreds — all managed from a single dashboard.

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Computer vision at the core

Deep learning models trained on millions of industrial safety frames detect PPE status frame-by-frame across every camera simultaneously — at a speed no human safety officer can match.

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Works with your existing CCTV

Connects via RTSP to any IP camera or CCTV network. No new hardware purchase. No civil works. Compatible with 100+ camera brands already deployed across Indian industrial sites.

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Audit-ready compliance reports

Every violation is logged automatically with timestamp, camera ID, zone, and gear type. Reports formatted for Indian regulatory submissions — Factories Act, OSHWC Code, ESG audits.

The problem

Why PPE Monitoring Needs AI Video Surveillance

Proactive PPE detection is not a luxury — it is a necessity for a zero-harm workplace. Manual checks miss most violations. Tentosoft's AI catches them in real time, across every camera.

Illustration — Accident Prevention Illustration showing accident prevention through real-time PPE monitoring

Prevent Accidents Before They Happen

Minor lapses in PPE compliance often precede serious incidents — addressing them proactively mitigates compounded risk. Tentosoft detects every violation the moment it occurs, not hours later during a manual patrol. Construction workers without PPE are 3× more likely to sustain injuries than those wearing proper protective gear.

Illustration — Cost & Penalties Illustration showing avoidance of regulatory penalties and insurance costs

Avoid Costly Penalties and Claims

Every PPE non-compliance quietly escalates long-term costs through disruptions, claims, and insurance premiums. Non-compliance under the Factories Act 1948 carries penalties of ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh per incident. Tentosoft clients report an average 18–24% reduction in annual insurance premiums within the first year of deployment.

Illustration — Safety Culture Illustration showing improved workplace safety culture from continuous PPE enforcement

Strengthen Your Safety Culture

Consistent PPE enforcement changes worker behaviour permanently. When workers know every camera is actively monitoring, compliance becomes habitual rather than selective. Tentosoft clients report an 84% drop in PPE violations within 8 weeks — not from fear, but from sustained, visible accountability across every shift.

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Detection range

PPE Items Our AI Detection System Identifies — Head to Toe

Tentosoft's computer vision model identifies every category of personal protective equipment required on Indian industrial sites — all in a single real-time pass across every camera simultaneously. Detection rules are configurable by zone to enforce site-specific gear requirements.

Image — Hard Hat / Helmet Detection AI detecting hard hat and helmet on a worker via CCTV

⛑️ Hard Hat & Helmet Detection

Detects presence, absence, and correct positioning of hard hats. Colour-agnostic — works with any approved helmet shade. Supports auto colour-mapping for site-specific helmet rules (white for supervisors, yellow for workers etc.).

Image — High-Vis Safety Vest Detection AI detecting high-visibility safety vest on a worker

🦺 High-Vis Safety Vest Detection

Identifies high-visibility vests in active work zones, warehouses, and traffic-adjacent construction areas. Detects partial or incorrect vest wearing in addition to complete absence — both trigger alerts.

Image — Glove Detection (Both Hands) AI detecting gloves on both hands of a worker

🧤 Glove Detection — Both Hands

Detects glove presence on both hands independently — common in factory floors, chemical handling, and metal fabrication. Configurable for cut-resistant, chemical-resistant, or insulated glove requirements per zone.

Image — Safety Goggles & Face Shield AI detecting safety goggles and face shield on a worker

🥽 Safety Goggles & Face Shield

Identifies the use of safety goggles, face shields, or full visors during welding, grinding, chemical handling, or laboratory operations. Differentiates between approved eye protection types per BIS IS 5983 standards.

Image — Face Mask & Respirator AI detecting face mask and respirator on a worker

😷 Face Mask & Respirator Detection

Detects N95, surgical, dust, and full-face respirator masks — critical for chemical processing, paint shops, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and pandemic-era hygiene compliance. Identifies masks worn incorrectly (chin-only, nose exposed).

Image — Safety Boot & Footwear AI detecting safety boots and protective footwear on a worker

👢 Safety Boot & Footwear Detection

Detects steel-toe boots, chemical-resistant footwear, electrical-hazard rated soles, and gumboots in flood-risk zones. Footwear detection runs at low camera angles — relevant for gates, entry points, and inspection turnstiles.

Image — Ear Protection Detection AI detecting ear muffs and ear plugs on a worker

🎧 Ear Protection Detection

Identifies ear muffs and ear plugs in high-decibel environments — power generation, metal stamping, mining shafts, and turbine halls. Triggers alert if entry into a marked high-noise zone is attempted without ear protection.

Image — Safety Harness Detection AI detecting safety harness for height work

🪢 Safety Harness Detection

Critical for height work. Detects whether full-body safety harnesses are worn correctly with both shoulder and leg straps fastened. Specifically tuned for scaffolding, rooftop work, tower construction, and elevated maintenance platforms.

Image — Flame-Resistant Clothing AI detecting flame-resistant clothing in oil and gas environments

🧥 Flame-Resistant Clothing (FRC)

Detects FRC coveralls and overalls in oil & gas, petrochemical, and welding environments. Differentiates FRC from regular workwear via texture and colour signature analysis. Configurable by zone — only flagged in fire-risk areas.

Universal Compatibility

Works With All Your Existing Cameras

Tentosoft AI video analytics software connects to any IP camera using RTSP or ONVIF protocol — and integrates with your existing VMS in minutes. No rip-and-replace. No proprietary hardware. Go live within days.

Process

How Tentosoft's Real-Time PPE Monitoring Software Works

From existing camera feed to compliance alert — in under one second. Here is the complete end-to-end flow of Tentosoft's AI PPE compliance monitoring system.

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Connect your CCTV

RTSP integration with your existing IP cameras. No new hardware. Live in 24 hours.

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AI analyses every frame

Deep learning model processes feeds in real time, 24×7 — millisecond by millisecond.

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Violation detected

Missing or incorrect PPE flagged within milliseconds — bounding box, confidence score logged.

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Alert sent to supervisor

Instant alerts via dashboard, SMS, or WhatsApp — with screenshot, camera ID, zone, and timestamp.

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Compliance report generated

Auto-logged report aligned with Factories Act 1948, OSHWC Code 2020, and ESG audit requirements.

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Flexible deployment

CCTV-Based PPE Detection Software — Choose the Deployment That Fits Your Site

Tentosoft connects to your existing CCTV cameras regardless of deployment model. Whether you need cloud speed, on-premise data control, or a hybrid of both — Tentosoft adapts to your infrastructure with no rip-and-replace, no new cameras, no compromises.

☁️ Cloud deployment

Fast, scalable, zero infrastructure overhead

Tentosoft processes your CCTV feeds on our secure India-region cloud infrastructure. Best for sites with stable internet connectivity, multiple locations managed from one dashboard, and teams that want to be live within 24–48 hours with no on-site server required.

Live within 1–2 business days — no on-site server required

Multi-site management from one cloud dashboard across India

Automatic model updates — no manual upgrades ever needed

India-region data residency (Mumbai AZ) — data never leaves the country

SaaS pricing from ₹4,999/camera/month — no CapEx commitment

Best for: construction sites, warehouses, manufacturing plants with reliable internet

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Deployment spec sheet

Deployment time1–2 business days

Hardware requiredNone — existing CCTV only

Internet requirement5 Mbps+ per camera

Data residencyIndia region (Mumbai AZ)

Uptime SLA99.9%

Pricing modelSaaS — per camera/month

Ideal forSME to mid-market

🖥️ On-premise / edge

Full data control — video never leaves your site

AI processing runs on an edge device installed on your premises. Your camera footage stays on-site at all times — never transmitted to any external server. Built for remote mines, oil & gas refineries, and enterprise clients with strict data sovereignty requirements or bandwidth-constrained environments.

Video footage never leaves the site — maximum data security

Fully functional in zero or low-bandwidth environments

Custom model training for site-specific PPE and zone rules

Alerts via local LAN, satellite uplink, or offline violation logging

Compatible with existing NVR/DVR and industrial edge hardware

Best for: oil & gas, mining, defence, remote or data-sovereign sites

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Deployment spec sheet

Deployment time3–7 business days

Hardware requiredEdge server (supplied or BYOD)

Internet requirementZero — fully offline capable

Data residencyOn-site only — 100%

Model updatesQuarterly OTA when connected

Pricing modelPerpetual licence + support

Ideal forEnterprise / regulated industries

🔀 Hybrid

Edge processing speed with cloud intelligence

AI detection runs on-site for speed and privacy. Compliance dashboards, multi-site analytics, and reporting sync to the cloud when connectivity is available. The best of both models for large enterprise portfolios with mixed connectivity profiles across India.

Real-time on-site detection — zero cloud latency for alerts

Multi-site dashboards and analytics centralised in cloud

Operates fully during internet outages — syncs automatically when restored

Centralised model management across all sites from one console

Portfolio pricing available for 3+ site deployments

Best for: construction groups, industrial conglomerates, multi-plant manufacturing

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Deployment spec sheet

Deployment time5–10 business days

Hardware requiredEdge device per site

Internet requirementIntermittent OK — async sync

Data residencyEdge + India cloud (configurable)

Pricing modelPer-site enterprise agreement

Minimum sites3+ (portfolio pricing applied)

Ideal forEnterprise multi-site portfolios

Industries

AI PPE Detection for India's Most Critical Industries

Tailored PPE monitoring solutions for every high-risk industrial environment — built around the safety gear, zones, and compliance frameworks specific to your sector.

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Construction

Continuously monitors PPE compliance on construction sites via CCTV — detecting missing hard hats, reflective vests, and safety boots in real time.

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Manufacturing

Ensures safety glasses, gloves, helmets (auto colour-mapping), and ear protection across plants — reducing injuries from debris, chemicals, or noise.

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Oil & Gas

Verifies flame-resistant clothing, gas detectors, helmets, and gloves on rigs and refineries — preventing burns, explosions, and gas exposure.

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Mining

Monitors PPE in open-pit and underground mines — ensuring helmets, hi-vis clothing, respirators, and protective eyewear are always worn.

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Logistics

Ensures hi-vis vests, steel-toe boots, and gloves in loading zones — minimising accidents during forklift operations and heavy lifting.

Proven results

Real Results from Our Clients Across India

Across construction, manufacturing, and oil & gas sites in India, Tentosoft's PPE detection software has delivered measurable, quantified safety improvements within weeks of deployment.

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Reduction in PPE violations within 8 weeks

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AI detection accuracy under standard conditions

2.3 mo

Average payback period on deployment cost

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Industrial sites deployed across India & globally

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India-specific

PPE Compliance Under Indian Safety Regulations

India's workplace safety legal framework is actively evolving — and non-compliance carries real consequences. Tentosoft's PPE compliance monitoring system is purpose-built to align with Indian statutory requirements.

Factories Act, 1948 (Section 7A)

Section 7A mandates that occupiers take all practicable measures to ensure worker safety, including provision and use of personal protective equipment. Tentosoft generates time-stamped violation logs and compliance rate reports that directly satisfy the "documentary evidence of supervision" requirement for factory inspectors. Penalties for non-compliance range from ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh per incident.

OSHWC Code 2020

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 — which consolidates and updates OSHA India and related legislation — requires all establishments with 10+ workers to implement documented safety management systems. Tentosoft's automated PPE monitoring directly supports OSHWC Code compliance by providing digital proof of continuous safety supervision and reducing liability in the event of workplace incidents.

ESG Workplace Safety Audit Requirements

India's top industrial conglomerates now include AI-powered safety monitoring in their ESG reporting frameworks for FY2025–26. Lenders, insurers, and institutional investors increasingly require quantified PPE compliance data as part of due diligence. Tentosoft provides ESG-formatted compliance dashboards and annual safety performance reports ready for third-party audit submission.

BIS Standards (IS:2925, IS:3521, IS:9167, IS:5983)

Tentosoft's AI model detects PPE categories aligned with Bureau of Indian Standards designations — IS 2925 (industrial helmets), IS 3521 (safety footwear), IS 9167 (hand protection), and IS 5983 (eye protectors). Detection rules are configurable by zone to enforce site-specific BIS-approved gear specifications, ensuring your PPE monitoring aligns precisely with your internal safety management system.

Why AI

AI PPE Detection System vs Manual Safety Checks

Manual safety supervision has a role — but it cannot scale to cover every worker, every shift, every zone. Here is how Tentosoft compares to traditional manual safety monitoring at scale.

Factor	Tentosoft AI PPE detection system	Manual safety officer
Coverage	All cameras, all zones, 24/7	Limited to physical patrol area and shift hours
Detection accuracy	95%+, <5% false positives	Subject to fatigue, distraction, and human error
Alert speed	Real-time — under 1 second	Minutes to hours per patrol cycle
Night / low-light coverage	IR camera compatible	Significantly reduced capability
Scalability	100 sites from one dashboard	Linear cost increase per site added
Compliance reporting	Auto-generated, audit-ready	Manual paperwork, prone to gaps and errors
3-year total cost	Fixed SaaS — cost reduces over time	Escalating salary, training, and supervision costs

FAQ

PPE Detection System — Frequently Asked Questions

The questions India's HSE managers and safety leads ask most when evaluating an AI PPE detection system — answered directly and completely.

What is a PPE detection system?

A PPE detection system is an AI-powered solution that uses computer vision and CCTV cameras to automatically monitor whether workers are wearing required personal protective equipment — such as helmets, vests, and gloves — in real time. When a violation is detected, the system sends an instant alert to supervisors via dashboard, SMS, or WhatsApp. It replaces manual, error-prone safety checks with continuous, 24/7 automated compliance monitoring.

Does Tentosoft's system work with my existing CCTV cameras?

Yes. Tentosoft connects to any IP camera or CCTV network via RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) — no new hardware purchase is required. The system is compatible with any 2MP+ resolution camera from over 100 brands including Hikvision, CP Plus, Dahua, Axis, and Bosch — the most common cameras deployed across Indian industrial sites. Cloud deployments go live in 1–2 days; on-premise in 3–7 days.

Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid — which deployment is right for my site?

Cloud is best for sites with stable internet, multiple locations, or teams wanting zero hardware overhead. On-premise (edge) is best for remote sites like mines and oil & gas fields, bandwidth-constrained environments, or enterprises with strict data sovereignty requirements — video never leaves your site. Hybrid combines on-premise detection speed with cloud multi-site analytics — ideal for 3+ site portfolios. Our team will recommend the right fit during your free demo based on your specific site conditions.

How accurate is Tentosoft's AI PPE detection?

Tentosoft achieves 95%+ detection accuracy for standard PPE items under normal industrial lighting conditions, with a false-positive rate below 5%. Accuracy may reduce slightly in extreme low-light environments or unusual camera angles — addressed through IR camera support and multi-angle placement guidance provided during deployment. Our model is continuously improved through data from active deployment sites.

Can I receive PPE violation alerts via WhatsApp or SMS?

Yes. Tentosoft supports real-time alerts via live dashboard, SMS, WhatsApp Business API, email, and webhook integrations with existing EHS management systems. Each alert includes the violation type, camera ID, zone name, timestamped screenshot, and severity classification. Alert routing rules are configurable by zone, shift, and supervisor hierarchy — ensuring the right person receives the right alert immediately.

What does a PPE detection system cost in India?

Tentosoft offers subscription-based SaaS pricing per camera or per site, typically ranging from ₹4,999/camera/month for cloud deployments. On-premise enterprise agreements are priced per site based on camera count and feature requirements. Most clients recover their deployment cost within 2–3 months through reduced incident liability (avg. ₹8.5 lakh per workplace incident in India), lower insurance premiums (18–24% average reduction), and avoided regulatory fines. Contact us for a site-specific quote and ROI estimate.

Is Tentosoft compliant with India's Factories Act and OSHWC Code?

Yes. Tentosoft generates automated compliance reports aligned with the Factories Act 1948 (Section 7A), the OSHWC Code 2020, and ESG audit requirements from India's Ministry of Labour & Employment. Reports include time-stamped violation logs, compliance rate trends by zone and shift, and corrective action evidence — satisfying the documentary requirements for factory inspector visits and third-party ESG audit submissions.

How is worker privacy protected?

Tentosoft's AI PPE detection system detects PPE objects — not individual identities. Privacy-first deployments include optional facial blurring, full-body anonymisation, and role-based access controls (RBAC) so workers cannot be individually identified. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256). On-premise edge deployments ensure video footage never leaves the site. Tentosoft is fully compliant with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA).

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See Tentosoft's PPE Detection System at Your Site

In a 15-minute session, our India-based team will show you how Tentosoft connects to your existing cameras, detects violations in real time, and generates the compliance reports your team needs — live, not a slide deck or recording.

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Live in 15 minutes

We connect to a real RTSP feed from your industry and show the AI detecting in real time.

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India-based support team

All implementation, onboarding, and support handled by our India team — in your time zone.

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Free 14-day pilot

Qualified sites receive a free 14-day pilot on up to 5 cameras — no payment, no commitment.

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Your data stays private

Camera footage and company data never shared with third parties. DPDPA 2023 compliant.

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The AI-Powered PPE Detection System Built for India's Most Demanding Sites

What is a PPE Detection System?

Computer vision at the core

Works with your existing CCTV

Audit-ready compliance reports

Why PPE Monitoring Needs AI Video Surveillance

Prevent Accidents Before They Happen

Avoid Costly Penalties and Claims

Strengthen Your Safety Culture

PPE Items Our AI Detection System Identifies — Head to Toe

⛑️ Hard Hat & Helmet Detection

🦺 High-Vis Safety Vest Detection

🧤 Glove Detection — Both Hands

🥽 Safety Goggles & Face Shield

😷 Face Mask & Respirator Detection

👢 Safety Boot & Footwear Detection

🎧 Ear Protection Detection

🪢 Safety Harness Detection

🧥 Flame-Resistant Clothing (FRC)

Works With All Your Existing Cameras

How Tentosoft's Real-Time PPE Monitoring Software Works

Connect your CCTV

AI analyses every frame

Violation detected

Alert sent to supervisor

Compliance report generated

CCTV-Based PPE Detection Software — Choose the Deployment That Fits Your Site

Fast, scalable, zero infrastructure overhead

Full data control — video never leaves your site

Edge processing speed with cloud intelligence

AI PPE Detection for India's Most Critical Industries

Construction

Manufacturing

Oil & Gas

Mining

Logistics

Real Results from Our Clients Across India

How STT GDC India enforced construction site safety with AI

How Nippon Paint deployed edge AI for fire, smoke and PPE detection

How Narayana Health unified CCTV across multi-brand hospital infrastructure

How NIFT Chennai eliminated local hardware with full cloud surveillance

How ETA Group enhanced mall security and crowd management with AI

How City Centre Mall optimised footfall and parking with AI analytics

PPE Compliance Under Indian Safety Regulations

Factories Act, 1948 (Section 7A)

OSHWC Code 2020

ESG Workplace Safety Audit Requirements

BIS Standards (IS:2925, IS:3521, IS:9167, IS:5983)

AI PPE Detection System vs Manual Safety Checks

See Tentosoft's PPE Detection System on Your Own Camera Feed

PPE Detection System — Frequently Asked Questions

See Tentosoft's PPE Detection System at Your Site

Live in 15 minutes

India-based support team

Free 14-day pilot

Your data stays private

Book your free 15-minute demo