Europe’s biggest independent IT solutions provider, SCC, is trialling an innovative Thermal Fever Detection Technology at Bournemouth Airport in the UK.
The technology, which is also being extensively tested in hospitals and restaurants as well as in airports across Britain, uses devices ranging from handheld to fixed multi-camera systems to record body temperature and identify anyone displaying signs of fever, with real-time alerts to enable interception and help prevent the spread of virus. It will also help to reduce the risk of a second wave of COVID-19 cases.
As businesses prepare to resume operations they will be required to demonstrate that proactive measures are in place to safeguard the health and wellbeing of employees and customers within their premises. At Bournemouth Airport, a mobile Thermal Temperature Detection system, mounted on a tripod in the staff entrance has been installed. This can be monitored by security staff who will be able to identify personnel displaying signs of high temperature before the employee can socialise with colleagues.
The next phase will see the introduction of a multi-camera system, positioned at each entry point across the airport’s terminal building, in departures and arrivals, enabling border staff to intercept any passengers showing signs of high temperature.
“When the UK is ready to ease strict lockdown measures, we will see permanent changes to the way we live and work, and all businesses will need to implement new protective measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases by reducing the opportunity for transmission,” said James Rigby, CEO, SCC.
