When a worker falls, help is already moving.

The Epic ERA Shield detects a fall, locks the worker's GPS location and alerts designated supervisors and emergency contacts automatically.

Epic ERA Shield V2
Shield V2Fall and gas detectionFall + gas
Epic ERA Shield V3 with its alert light on
Shield V3Fall detection, ultra portableUltra portable
  • GPS + LTEConnectivity
  • Wi-FiAutomatic failover
  • SOSManual alert button
  • 2 modelsShield V2 and V3

The difference it makes

What happens when a worker falls

Without ERA Shield With ERA Shield

No immediate alert

A fall can go unnoticed. Supervisors rely on scheduled radio check-ins, or on another worker happening to see it. If the injured worker can't call for help themselves, no one knows anything has happened.

Relies on: radio check-ins

Alert sent automatically

The Shield detects the fall and alerts designated supervisors and emergency contacts by SMS text and email, with no button needed. Workers can also raise an alert themselves with the SOS button.

Alert: automatic, SMS and email

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Location unknown

On large, multi-level or remote sites, finding a downed worker means searching by hand. Every area has to be checked, with no fix on where they are or where they were last working.

Search: manual, area by area

Location shared

The worker's GPS location is locked and sent with the alert, so responders know where to go. Supervisors can also see every Shield on site on a live map.

Location: in the first alert

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Response delayed

By the time someone is told, calls are made and help is sent, valuable minutes may have passed. Details are relayed by word of mouth, and there's no reliable record of what happened or when.

Record: word of mouth

Responders move sooner

Who fell, where and when arrive in the first alert, before anyone has to raise the alarm by hand. Each acknowledgment is tracked until the incident is closed, and a full record is kept for review.

Record: kept for review

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Inside the Shield

Every detail has a job

From the strobe that shows an active alert to the button that sends a status message, here's what each part of the Epic ERA Shield V3 does.

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Annotated diagram of the Epic ERA Shield V3 showing seven labelled features
  • Cellular event notifications: rapidly sends SMS text and email alerts to designated responders during an event.
  • Power button.
  • Alert strobe light: high-visibility strobe indicates an active alert.
  • Audible alarm: rear-mounted noise buzzer provides a high-output audible warning.
  • RGB status indicator: multi-color illumination communicates device health, operating mode, connectivity and alert status.
  • Environmental sensor vents: airflow openings support monitoring of air quality, selected gases, temperature, humidity, pressure, particulates and other configured environmental conditions.
  • Tactical notification button: 3 rapid clicks, I'm alive; 4, need help; 5, hazard observed; 6, evacuate area; 7, medical emergency; 8, fire or gas emergency; 9, security threat.
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How it works

From fall to alert

Four steps, all automatic, with nothing for the injured worker to press. Here's what happens between the moment of impact and help being on its way.

  1. 01

    Fall detected

    The Shield detects the impact of a fall with its onboard sensors. No button needed and no radio to grab: detection is automatic.

    Detection: automatic
  2. 02

    GPS locked

    The moment a fall is detected, the Shield locks the worker's GPS location and sends it with the alert.

    Location: sent with the alert
  3. 03

    Alert sent

    Designated supervisors and emergency contacts receive the alert by SMS text and email, with the worker's name, location and the time.

    Alert: automatic
  4. 04

    Help moving

    Responders know who fell, where and when, before anyone has to raise the alarm by hand.

    Who, where, when: in the first alert

    Under 30 secondsFrom fall to alert

Industry coverage

Where fall detection matters most

The Epic ERA Shield is built for the hazards of each environment, from work at height to isolated, remote sites.

Oil & Gas

Field and rig crews often work alone across large, remote sites, far from the nearest responder. A fall can go unnoticed until the next scheduled check-in.

Construction

Falls from scaffolding, ladders and unfinished structures are among the most serious risks on site. Crews are spread across floors and exposed edges, often out of a supervisor's sight.

Mining

Open-pit and surface operations put workers on benches, haul roads and uneven ground, where a fall can leave someone out of sight of the rest of the crew.

Utilities

Linework and substation crews work at height on poles and towers, or miles from backup. A fall here often means no one else is present to call for help.

Independently verified

Tested at an accredited fall protection laboratory

Gravitec Systems evaluated the Epic ERA Shield using test methods derived from the ANSI/ASSP Z359 fall protection standards. Under controlled drop conditions, the Shield detected the fall.

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PASS

Result

Fall detection

Laboratory
Gravitec Systems Inc.
Accreditation
ISO 17025 accredited test facility
Test method
Derived from ANSI/ASSP Z359
Conditions
Controlled drop, ambient dry
Location
Poulsbo, Washington
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Test results

Ambient dry, Gravitec Systems Inc.

MeasurementAcceptance criteriaResultPass / failExp. uncertainty
Fall detectionFall detectedVerifiedPASS–
Maximum arrest forceInformation only1,194.2 lbf–±6.2
Average arrest forceInformation only860.8 lbf–±6.1
Deployment distanceInformation only36.4 in–±0.2

Arrest force and deployment distance describe the fall-arrest equipment used in the drop. They are recorded for information and are not measures of the Shield itself.

Gravitec Systems Inc. is an independent fall protection testing laboratory in Poulsbo, Washington, operating an ISO 17025 accredited test facility.

The people behind the Shield

Our Team

At Epic ERA we believe that our success is driven by the talent and dedication of our employees. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and contribute to our mission of innovative fall protection devices and leadership in the safety industry.

Mario Whyte

Mario Whyte

Chief Operating Officer

Mario Whyte serves as Chief Operating Officer at Epic Global Innovations, leading operational execution, strategic product positioning, growth initiatives, and cross-sector partnerships.

Erin Olenjack

Erin Olenjack

Senior Director of Government Contracting & Strategic Federal Partnerships

Erin Olenjack brings more than 20 years of government, defense, and federal contracting expertise to the Epic ERA team, spanning active-duty Navy service, federal civil service, and government contracting operations across CONUS and OCONUS environments.

Ryan Christensen

Ryan Christensen

Head of Technology

Ryan Christensen serves as Head of Technology at Epic Global Innovations, supporting prototype implementation, backend architecture, application development, security, and the engineering systems that power the Epic ERA platform.

Jayce White

Jayce White

Vice President of Supply Chain

Jayce White serves as Vice President of Supply Chain at Epic ERA, supporting strategic relationships, pilot programs, supply-chain readiness, and large-scale adoption efforts.

Carmellita Epic

Carmellita Epic

Chief Financial Officer

Carmellita Epic serves as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Epic Global Innovations, leading financial governance, enterprise risk strategy, regulatory compliance, and capital stewardship.

Ruth Lewis

Ruth Lewis

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Claims Intelligence

Ruth Lewis brings over 35 years of distinguished experience in client relations, business development, and the investigation of workers' compensation fraud, making her a critical force behind Epic ERA's mission to deliver truth, accountability, and real-time safety intelligence.

Kelly Todd

Kelly Todd

Chief Safety Officer

Kelly Todd brings more than 30 years of distinguished experience in construction safety leadership, healthcare compliance, workforce development, and regulated industrial environments.

Ajilo Foyin

Ajilo Foyin

Digital Experience & Automation Architect

Ajilo Foyin serves as the Digital Experience & Automation Architect for Epic ERA, bringing a powerful blend of modern web development, intelligent automation, creative design strategy, and digital systems integration to the company's rapidly expanding technology ecosystem.

Sam Groveman, Ph.D.

Sam Groveman, Ph.D.

Director of Embedded Systems & Algorithm Development

Sam Groveman serves as Director of Embedded Systems & Algorithm Development at Epic Global Innovations, leading programming architecture, embedded systems engineering, and proprietary algorithm development powering the Epic ERA ecosystem.

Peter Kibuku Muchendu

Peter Kibuku Muchendu

Lead PCB & Embedded Systems Engineer

Peter Kibuku Muchendu serves as Lead PCB & Embedded Systems Engineer for Epic ERA, bringing advanced expertise in circuit design, PCB architecture, embedded electronics, automation systems, and hardware innovation.

Riley Hicks

Riley Hicks

Chief Design & Fabrication Officer

Riley Hicks is a highly accomplished fabrication specialist, industrial designer, and engineering innovator with more than 12 years of experience across advanced manufacturing, transportation technologies, pharmaceutical production systems, and precision fabrication. At Epic Global Innovations, Riley serves as the Chief Design & Fabrication Officer, where he leads the physical design language, fabrication strategy, prototype development, and mechanical innovation behind the Epic ERA product ecosystem.

Andrew Robinson

Andrew Robinson

Application Development Manager

Andrew Robinson serves as Application Development Manager at Epic Global Innovations, where he leads the design and development of the user-facing applications that power the Epic ERA platform.

Common questions

Questions about the ERA Shield

Straight answers about how detection, alerting and connectivity actually work.

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The Shield uses its onboard motion sensors to recognize the impact of a fall. Detection is automatic: there's no button to press and nothing for the worker to do.

The Shield locks the worker's GPS location and alerts designated supervisors and emergency contacts by SMS text and email, with who fell, where and when in the first message. Its strobe light and audible alarm also activate, helping responders find the worker on site.

No. Fall detection is automatic, so no button is needed. Workers can also raise an alert themselves with the SOS button.

The Shield connects over LTE and Wi-Fi and switches between them automatically. If your sites include areas with limited coverage, we'll review connectivity with you as part of a demo or pilot.

Alerts go to the supervisors and emergency contacts you designate. Each acknowledgment is tracked until the incident is closed, and a full record is kept for review.

Both models detect falls, lock the worker's GPS location and alert automatically. The V2 adds hazardous gas sensors. The V3 is ultra portable and monitors temperature, humidity and pressure.