The origins of GateKeyper trace back to a simple but critical idea: emphasizing the importance of printed safety and operational information—Operations Manuals, placards, and decals—provided with industrial equipment. From the beginning, GateKeyper was never meant to replace proper training. Instead, its purpose was to prevent the unauthorized use of equipment by individuals who had not been adequately trained or had not reviewed key safety and operational details defined by the equipment manufacturer.
The concept was groundbreaking. In the early 2000s, GateKeyper was awarded a series of patents recognizing its originality: before operating certain equipment, an individual must answer a set of knowledge-based questions correctly. If they could not, access was denied. The idea was simple yet powerful—ensure competency before control.
Early versions of GateKeyper, however, were ahead of their time. Limited by the technology of the day, they were bulky, expensive, and isolated—constrained by rigid hardware and minimal software capabilities.
Fast forward to today: while the original concept remains at the heart of the system, modern technology has transformed what GateKeyper can do. Control is no longer restricted to fixed devices—it now extends to nearly any smart device, authorized by the equipment owner. With today’s advancements, GateKeyper goes far beyond access control. It enables dynamic, real-time interaction between equipment Owners and Operators.
GateKeyper stands alone in its ability to link access with accountability. Operators must first demonstrate proficiency; only then are they granted access to equipment. Owners retain full control over who can operate their machines and when. They can deliver training, collect feedback, and reinforce safety protocols—all through the GateKeyper platform.
In a world of increasing automation and complexity, GateKeyper remains a trusted bridge between knowledge, safety, and control.
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Operators must be assigned to assets/types of assets within the GateKeyper System in order to log‐in to a piece of equipment. An operator can only start and/or operate a piece of equipment if he/she is authorized within the GateKeyper System and has properly responded to the question(s). System administrators can control equipment use by remotely locking and unlocking equipment to prevent unwanted access and/or allow maintenance personnel to operate equipment. GateKeyper inherently acts as an anti‐theft device, allowing equipment to be stored on job sites with minimal risk.
GateKeyper offers unprecedented 2‐way communication between owners and operators. Safety Alerts and other critical communications can be instantly sent to the entire fleet or segments of the fleet requiring a response to start the equipment. GateKeyper can also be utilized to survey employees to gather important information efficiently.
GateKeyper can provide training via targeted questions designed to directly improve operator behavior rather than just providing after‐the‐fact feedback to management. Training videos and documents can be used as supporting material for questions. These attachments can provide detailed information in a simple format, giving operators a quick reference to ensure they are fully trained. Customers may choose to utilize GateKeyper to reinforce specific equipment training, highlight company best practices, and/or encourage safe habits. GateKeyper significantly increases the frequency of training opportunities, consistently reinforcing critical training topics and improving knowledge.
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