picoTera Electronics Inc.

11/16/2021

Having trouble keeping track of your surroundings? picoLink does the listening for you, even if you aren't looking. We strive to provide communication and awareness with smart hearing protection that's comfortable, effective, and exactly what the industry needs.

See how it works in the video below.

Share this with a colleague to save more lives!

10/15/2021

DON’T MISS THIS ARTICLE IF YOU ARE PURCHASING RADIO

Battery life specs of radios don’t correspond to their talk time. 16 hours of battery life in a radio device usually means 48 minutes of talk time! See this article to learn more: https://www.picotera.co/blog/true-meaning-of-battery-life/

At picoTera when we specify our device with 50 hours of battery life, it means you can talk and listen for 3000 minutes.

On average you can find Radios offering 14-18 hours of battery life. But what does that really mean?

09/30/2021

Invested into a Radio System? Adopting a new system can require a lot of work. Our system can be used as an add on to remove any unwanted noise.

See it in action:

Have a listen to picoTera's advanced noise cancellation technologies.

09/28/2021

If you are working in a noisy industry, you might encounter a familiar problem like the one in the link below.

See how our solution can solve this long lasting problem.

Have a listen to picoTera's advanced noise cancellation technologies.

08/27/2021

It's important to follow OHS regulation in BC. Actually, it's the law. Read here to discover the solution to passing OHS regulation!

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In BC, safety regulations are being enforced. See how it helps supporting the wellbeing of workers, and the consequences of violating it.

08/20/2021

At picoTera, we have cutting-edge pedestrian safety technology that aims to keep you and your coworkers safe:

- Hearing truck backup alerts is so much easier with picoEar.
- Accident Avoidance notifies not only pedestrians but the driver as well if they are too close to a vehicle.

08/19/2021

Last Wednesday, an unfortunate accident occurred where a flagger was seriously injured from being hit by a commercial vehicle. In the last 10 years alone, a dozen flaggers have died from roadside accidents in BC. Having strong, effective pedestrian safety is essential to help keep workers safe and prevent accidents like this from occurring in the future.

Link:
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/flagger-critically-injured-after-being-struck-by-cement-truck-at-burnaby-construction-site

According to Road Safety at Work, 12 roadside workers died in B.C. between 2011 and 2020 — including road construction crews, landscapers, public works crews and flaggers.

08/13/2021

Did you know radios cost way more money than just the device itself? Click here to understand the true cost of radios and how you can save money on communication devices right now!

Link:

https://www.picotera.co/blog/the-true-cost-of-radios/

Two-way radios are not always affordable. Why spend a decent amount upfront, and pay additional fees before you can use it?

08/06/2021

Did you know there are different communication systems that drastically affect how you interact with your workmates? Read more about it here to learn the difference and what system works best for your team.

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Half duplex. What does this mean? What problems does half duplex system has? Why is full duplex system better?

08/03/2021

The audible backup alerts from trucks are hard to hear on noisy worksites. Watch this video to see how our patented technology can help detect these alerts and help prevent accidents!

Link:
https://youtu.be/M7rDdvQ0lo4

Noise in worksites can easily make you miss warning signals such as truck safety backup beeps. picoTera's picoEar technology continuously analyzes the differ...

07/30/2021

Back in 2017, a worker relied on their two-way radio only for it to fail them with severe consequences. The company was also fined over $100,000 for the incident.

Accidents like these can be prevented if the worker was able to hear their colleague's voice clearer. The picoLink has better voice clarity & quality than traditional two-way radios. Check out the picoLink on our website, at picotera.co, to help avoid accidents.

Link:

https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/convictions/poor-radio-communication-results-in-120000-fine/186793

Worker seriously injured by steel tube

07/27/2021

Radios have been used on industrial sites for decades with little change. Read this article to understand how you can improve worker communication and safety by transitioning out of outdated technology!

Link:
https://www.picotera.co/blog/the-downfalls-of-traditional-radios/

Despite traditional radios have been used for instant communication within teams. What issues do they have? Is there any solution to that?