May and June saw a notable rise in the number of people in England testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. The UK Health Security Agency’s covid dashboard revealed that positivity rates for PCR tests increased from a recent low of 4.28% on 26 March to a high of 13.26% on 22 June. In light of this surge, the hospitality industry faces a renewed challenge to maintain safety and prevent the spread of the virus among employees and guests. Enter uAttend’s DR2500 Biometric Facial Recognition Machine & Temperature Reader, an innovative solution designed to address these concerns. [1]
The Solution: uAttend’s DR2500 Facial Recognition Clocking Machine
The uAttend DR2500 is a state-of-the-art device priced at £329.00 ex VAT, tailored to meet the unique needs of the hospitality industry. It ensures a safe and hygienic work environment by offering advanced features that can help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Key Benefits of the DR2500
- Touch-Free Operation: Ideal for maintaining hygiene in environments requiring sterility.
- Biometric Facial Recognition: Quickly verifies employees’ identities, even with masks.
- Temperature Reader: Scans temperatures on clock-in, blocking access for those above a set threshold.
- Internet Failure Backup: Stores clocking data during outages, syncing when online.
- Voice Control Navigation: Allows employees to navigate without touching the machine.
- Multiple Clocking Methods: Supports RFID proximity cards/fobs and PIN entry.
- Easy Setup: Plug-and-play installation for immediate use.
How the DR2500 Can Help the Hospitality Industry
Ensuring Workplace Safety
In an industry where cleanliness and safety are paramount, the DR2500 offers a completely touch-free clocking-in process. This is crucial for environments that prioritise sterility and where glove-wearing renders fingerprint machines impractical. By using advanced biometric facial recognition technology, the DR2500 can verify an employee’s identity in seconds, even if they are wearing a mask. This reduces the need for physical contact with the device, thereby minimising the risk of virus transmission.
Temperature Monitoring
A key feature of the DR2500 is its temperature reader. This function scans employees’ temperatures as they clock in. If an employee’s temperature meets or exceeds a pre-set threshold (such as 37.8 degrees Celsius), they will not be allowed to clock in. This temperature lockout threshold helps ensure that potentially sick employees do not enter the workplace, significantly reducing the risk of spreading illness among staff and guests.
Reliable and Versatile
The DR2500 also includes an internet failure backup feature, ensuring that all clocking data is stored and synced correctly once the internet connection is restored. Employees can navigate the device’s menu and track breaks, lunch periods, and department transfers without touching the machine, further enhancing workplace safety.
Additionally, the device supports alternative clocking-in methods, including RFID proximity cards/fobs or a PIN, and is compatible with both Wi-Fi and LAN access. As with all uAttend clocking machines, the DR2500 is a ‘plug and play’ device, allowing for easy setup and immediate use.
Conclusion
The rise in Covid-19 cases highlights the need for innovative workplace safety solutions. The uAttend DR2500 Biometric Facial Recognition Machine & Temperature Reader provides a comprehensive solution for the hospitality industry. It ensures a safer environment for both employees and guests. By adopting the DR2500, hospitality businesses can enhance operational safety. This reduces the risk of virus transmission and allows them to continue providing excellent service during these challenging times.
References
[1] Covid-19: Are we seeing a summer wave? Covid-19: Are we seeing a summer wave? | The BMJ
