Targeted alert system for a work environment

Abstract

A targeted alert system for a work environment is described. The alert system is configured to send a targeted alert only to an identified recipient responsible for addressing an identified fault condition at the time of the alert. If that recipient does not respond or is determined by the system to be unavailable, the system may identify another recipient or revert to a general alert. The alert system comprises an alert control unit connected to an alert-generating monitoring device that is configured to intercept a general alert and temporarily disable it while a targeted alert is attempted. The alert control unit may have a self-locating capability, allowing it to append a location to the alert information. Targeted alerts are received by targeted workers via identifier devices that may be equipped with presence detection and response capabilities.

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