1. Choose the areas first
- List the three to five areas with the highest risk or the most value.
- Note what you want to know in each area: PPE, forklifts, entry, line output or counts.
- Name the person who should receive the alert or figure.
2. Check the camera view
- The subject stays in frame through the whole area.
- Racks, pillars or stacked goods do not hide it.
- The camera is steady and its view does not change.
- The lens is clean and the picture is in focus.
3. Check the detail you need
| Use case | The camera must clearly show |
|---|---|
| PPE detection | People close enough to see their PPE |
| Forklift safety | A high view of the lane, with forklifts and people in frame |
| Intrusion detection | The restricted area and its entry points |
| Hazardous activities | The racks, walkways or work area |
| OEE monitoring | The line or station, with its output in frame |
| Load counting | The bay and the truck opening |
| Resource counting | The gate, zone or area to count |
| Container measurement | Two views: one from the side, one from the end |
4. Check the light
- The area is clearly visible in the footage during the hours you want to monitor.
- Look at footage from the night shift as well as the day shift.
- Check for glare from doors, lights or wet floors.
5. Check stream access
- You know whether the camera records to an NVR or a DVR.
- The system can provide an RTSP or RTMP stream.
- Your IT team knows who can approve access.
- You know whether your site prefers on-premises or hybrid processing.
6. Plan who acts on an alert
- Decide who is alerted for each zone, by role.
- Decide how they receive it: SMS, mobile app or web app.
- Agree what the person does when an alert arrives.