Bigelow Safety
| Bigelow Safety is dedicated to helping organizations create safer job sites through innovative communication and risk reduction technologies. As the U.S. distributor of The Buddie System®, Bigelow Safety delivers practical solutions that strengthen situational awareness and support safer lifting operations across construction, industrial, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and heavy equipment sectors. At the core of our offering is The Buddie System®, a wireless emergency safety alert designed specifically for crane operators and riggers. The system provides an immediate way for ground crews to notify crane operators of a hazardous situation by simply pulling a wearable lanyard, instantly activating a crane-mounted alarm. This straightforward approach adds another layer of protection when traditional communication methods may be delayed, interrupted, or ineffective in noisy, high-risk environments. The system is designed to complement existing safety procedures, not replace them. Our mission extends beyond supplying safety equipment. We work closely with contractors, crane owners, rental companies, safety professionals, and industrial organizations to help improve communication, strengthen safety culture, and reduce preventable incidents. We believe that effective safety solutions should be reliable, intuitive, and easy to implement without disrupting daily operations. The Buddie System® is engineered for demanding jobsites and features wireless communication up to 3,200 feet in built-up areas, ultra-low signal latency, quick pairing between cranes, multiple lanyard connectivity, durable IP54-rated construction, adjustable alarm volume, and long battery life. These capabilities make it well suited for tower cranes, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and a wide variety of lifting applications where fast emergency communication is critical. At Bigelow Safety, we recognize that every incident prevented protects more than people. It helps safeguard projects, schedules, equipment, reputations, and businesses. That's why we're committed to introducing innovative technologies that help companies strengthen their existing safety programs while supporting a proactive approach to risk management. Whether you're managing a single crane or an entire fleet, Bigelow Safety is committed to helping your team improve communication when every second counts. Visit www.BigelowSafety.com to learn more about The Buddie System® and schedule a live product demonstration. |
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Improving Safety Through Communication
Bigelow Safety is committed to improving jobsite safety through innovative communication solutions that help reduce risk and strengthen situational awareness. As the U.S. distributor of The Buddie System, we support crane, construction, industrial, and heavy equipment operations with practical technology designed to enhance emergency communication and help prevent incidents before they happen.
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Strengthening Crane Safety Through Better Communication
Clear communication is one of the most critical elements of every lifting operation. This article explores how stronger communication between crane operators and riggers can reduce risk, improve situational awareness, and support safer jobsites. Learn how Bigelow Safety, the U.S. distributor of The Buddie System®, is bringing innovative emergency communication technology to crane and construction teams with a practical solution designed to help prevent incidents before they happen on every job.
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The Buddie System® Capability Statement
Explore The Buddie System® Capability Statement to learn how this wireless emergency safety alert improves communication, situational awareness, and safety during lifting operations. Review key features, technical specifications, and applications for tower, mobile, overhead, and gantry cranes, plus other heavy equipment. See how Bigelow Safety supports contractors, crane rental companies, industrial facilities, and safety professionals.
Read MoreThe Buddie System® Technical Specifications
Download The Buddie System® Technical Specifications Flyer to learn about this wireless emergency safety alert system for lifting operations. Explore how riggers can instantly alert crane operators using a wearable lanyard and crane-mounted alarm. Review key features, technical specifications, performance capabilities, and applications for tower, mobile, overhead, and gantry cranes and other lifting equipment, and learn how the system can help improve jobsite safety.
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The Buddie System® Risk Reduction Flyer
Download The Buddie System® Risk Reduction Flyer to learn how improved emergency communication can help reduce risk during lifting operations. See how riggers can instantly alert crane operators by pulling a wearable lanyard that activates a crane-mounted alarm. Learn how the system complements existing safety procedures, improves situational awareness, protects workers and equipment, and helps reduce incidents and costly downtime.
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No. The system operates on a license-free band approved for industrial use in the United States.
Up to 10 lanyard wearables per crane-mounted alert unit. Multiple cranes can run on the same site without interference.
Up to 3200 feet in built up areas. Real-world range varies with obstructions, but covers typical crane site footprints with ma
No. The Buddie System is a self-contained hardware product — no app, no subscription, no internet connection required.
The Buddie System is covered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
Expected battery life is 3 years with daily use and charging, with enough battery life to last 20 hours.
