Human thermal imaging is now being actively used as a tool for combating the spread of COVID19 by allowing for fast, contactless, and easy detection of variations in skin temperatures. Even with the COVID19 compliance measures in place, businesses and organizations find themselves struggling to resume pre-pandemic productivity. The challenge stems from the fact that it is extremely difficult to identify if returning workers and employees pose a COVID19 threat. Here’s a quick guide.
What is a Human Body Thermal Imaging Camera?
The use of human body thermal imaging cameras for detecting variations in skin temperatures is not new – the technology has many users including law enforcement and emergency services across airports and hospitals. However, the use of human body thermal imaging cameras in combating the spread of COVID19 is definitely new.
So, what exactly is a human body thermal imaging camera? Infrared radiation is emitted by most objects, including all living creatures. The rate of infrared emission, however, can vary depending on the temperature. In other words, the higher the temperature of an object or human being, higher will be the infrared radiation emission rate. If the temperatures are normal or low, then the inverse is also true which means the infrared radiation emission rate will be low as well.
Thermal imaging essentially uses these heat signatures for producing an image/video based on temperature variations. The temperature variations are translated into a greyscale image with lighter and darker shades of grey to depict hotter or cooler temperatures thereby providing a visual representation of the heat profile of the image. A number of thermal imagers also use a spectrum of color profiles when creating a visual representation of the images – so for example objects with a higher temperature show up as yellow and cooler objects show up with a blue color profile.
Can a Human Thermal Imaging Camera Identity People with Fevers?
Short answer, yes. A thermal imaging camera can be used to detect high temperatures or elevated body temperatures. And this applies to identifying people with fevers or high body temperature caused by sickness or an infection as is the case with COVID19.
In fact, one of the most common applications of a human thermal imaging camera is at airports and common public places such as hospitals when screening for an infection is necessary or required. Elevated body temperatures are among the most common signs of sickness or infection – a human thermal imaging camera makes screening people for a possible infection faster and easier. If a thermal screening identifies an individual who might be sick, then further screening and testing will be conducted and if necessary, the person will be quarantined.
How Safe is a Thermal Imaging Camera for People?
A thermal imaging camera is perfectly safe and as mentioned above, it has been used commonly in airports, at border crossings, and in public places such as hospitals for screening populations for an infection.
In fact, what makes the use of thermal imaging cameras a highly effective option in the present context of the COVID19 situation is that it allows for non-invasive and contactless screening of people at facilities where an initial skin temperature scanning is mandated.
Furthermore, thermal imaging systems provide a faster and more accurate measurement of surface skin temperature when compared to conventional forehead or oral (mouth) thermometers.
How much does a Human Thermal Imaging Solution Cost to Implement?
The investment cost and implementation cost of any technology solution, including a human thermal imaging solution, of course depends on a number of factors such as the design, the vendor, the kind of features and capabilities the solution offers, the temperature range, and the resolution of the thermal sensor among other such considerations.
If you are looking for a cost-effective and technologically advanced thermal imaging solution that can help optimize your Covid-19 safety compliance measures then you might want to consider thermal scanners from Synnergie.
How does a Thermal Imaging Solution Track and Trace Employees?
Thermal image cameras or scanners can effectively strengthen your organization’s Covid-19 safety program. While there are a number of thermal imaging solutions in the market, it is highly advisable that you choose a solution that offers easy integration with your employee record keeping software to enable seamless tracking and tracing of employees.
If an employee clears their thermal scanning at a controlled entrance, then they can enter the office or building premise. If, however, the thermal screening detects an elevated body temperature, the individual can be stopped at the entrance itself and based on your COVID19 safety protocol the required action can be initiated.
And because all the information is actively stored in one place, contact tracing becomes easier. If an employee fails a screening their file can be quickly accessed and pertinent information such as who the individual came into contact with during their work hours, in a meeting, or even information on their carpool colleagues can be traced and the necessary action or protocol which might include alerting the concerned person or having them screened for COVID19 can be followed.
Is Human Thermal Imaging an Effective COVID-10 Solution for Companies Returning to the Workplace?
Human thermal imaging technology can be an effective tool in improving Covid-19 safety compliance for companies that want to safely re-open and resume business operations. Your human thermal imaging solution can help ensure that everyone working on site clears screening for the temperature range recommended by the CDC thereby lowering the risk of spreading the virus.
With the help of an advanced human thermal imaging technology solution, it becomes easier for organizations to take temperatures of their employees and to keep a record of reported symptoms. This in turn allows for effective incident mitigation for businesses regardless of their size and scale.
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About Synnergie Thermal Human Body Imaging Solutions
Thermal human body imaging solutions from Synnergie are designed to scan, trace, advise, and alert thereby driving improved Covid-19 safety compliance and enabling businesses to mitigate risks that can halt or impact business operations.
Privacy concerns are a major bone of contention when it comes to tracking or recording personal data of your employees. The Synnergie solution, however, provides an additional layer of value to your business since it is designed to be a closed system. So, any personal data that you track or record is fully encrypted within the solution and never leaves the premises.
Built to be HIPAA/PHI and FINRA compliant, Synnergie Thermal Human Body Imaging solutions are also certified to run on AWS Cloud and Google Cloud, so you never have to worry about data-loss, service disruptions, or face downtime issues.
To know more about how Synnergie Thermal Human Body Imaging solutions can help your business prepare to return to the workplace, visit us at Synnergie. You can also email us at connect@Synnergie.com.
