SSM Launches Emergency Units for Multi-Floor Construction Safety

NEWNAN, Ga. — Sept. 24, 2025 — Safety Systems Management (SSM) has announced that its proprietary wireless emergency notification systems are now optimized for the unique hazards of multi-level construction sites. The company’s founder and CEO, Cory Sherman, said the devices directly address life-threatening communication gaps that can occur on high-rise, tunnel, and multi-floor projects.

“Standard emergency systems were built for flat environments,” said Sherman. “But in today’s multi-story builds, structural barriers, background noise, and poor connectivity can prevent alerts from reaching every worker. Our mission is to close those blind spots.”

Emergencies such as severe storms, chemical spills, active shooter threats, and extreme heat can escalate within seconds, making clear and immediate communication critical. Yet, on vertical builds, traditional sirens, loudspeakers, and even mobile alerts often fall short.

SSM identified four major failure points on multi-level jobsites:

Structural Interference

‍Dense concrete and steel framing often block sound waves and radio signals.

Acoustic Dead Zones

‍Stairwells, shafts, and storage areas isolate workers from alarms.

Environmental Noise

‍Traffic, cranes, and heavy equipment drown out alerts on urban sites.

Signal Attenuation

‍Wi-Fi and cellular signals frequently fail to penetrate stacked concrete and steel floors.

These weaknesses can delay evacuations or leave entire teams unaware of danger. To solve this, SSM engineered a system tailored to the evolving dynamics of vertical builds.

Key features include:

Floor-by-Floor Coverage

‍Wireless PA units and beacons are placed on each level to ensure no space is overlooked.

Scalability

‍Systems expand seamlessly as projects rise or extend underground.

Redundant Channels

‍Alerts reach workers simultaneously through sound, lights, vibration, and mobile notifications.

Durability

‍Rugged, weatherproof components withstand dust, moisture, and rough handling.

Rapid Deployment

‍Wireless design allows quick installation and relocation as the project evolves.

Self-Healing Networks

‍Automatic rerouting maintains coverage even if one unit fails.

“These features are why our systems are trusted for high-rise towers, tunneling operations, and complex multi-structure projects,” Sherman noted. “We designed them to keep workers connected and protected, even in the most challenging environments.”

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Beyond technology, SSM partners with contractors to analyze the communication challenges of each site. The company conducts site mapping, worker training, and evacuation drills, while systems are continually tested and adjusted as construction progresses.

The company stresses that communication is the backbone of construction safety. “Blind spots in emergency communication have been a factor in real-world tragedies,” Sherman said. “Construction safety starts with communication. On multi-floor projects, that means thinking vertically as well as horizontally.”

Founded in 2016, SSM specializes in wireless emergency systems that enhance evacuation times, speed up coordination with emergency services, and strengthen overall jobsite safety. The company also provides construction safety consulting services nationwide.

For more information about Safety Systems Management’s Wireless Emergency Notification Systems, visit www.safetysystemsmanagement.com.

Originally reported by Safety Systems Management in Construction Dive.