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PWAS in Saudi Arabia — Aramco-Approved Proximity Warning Systems
Saudi Aramco-approved PWAS for excavators, loaders, cranes, forklifts and trucks — supplied, installed, tested and handed over with operator training by our team in Dammam and across the Kingdom.
What is PWAS?
Collisions in the blind spots around heavy equipment are among the most serious accidents on any site. A Proximity Warning and Alert System (PWAS) watches the area around the machine and gives the operator and nearby workers staged audible and visual alarms when a person, vehicle or obstacle comes closer than the safe distance.
That is why Saudi Aramco and major contractors require an approved PWAS on heavy equipment working on their sites. We supply, install and test Aramco-approved PWAS on your equipment.
The PWAS systems we supply
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PWAS — Tag & Non-Tag Combo Kit
Multi-zone proximity warning for forklifts, trucks and heavy equipment with graded alarms, automatic speed limiting and recorded evidence.
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PWAS with AI Camera — RD2024
24 GHz millimetre-wave radar with cameras, HD night vision and IP69 rating.
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PWAS — C98 40 m Radar
77 GHz radar plus four 1080P truck cameras with red / yellow / green zones and recording.
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PWAS — GJ2024 360° AI Monitor
10" AI touch monitor with built-in DVR, 360° cameras, reversing radar and data logger.
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Which type suits your site?
| Type | How it detects | Best for |
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| Tag-based | A personal tag worn by every worker | Sites where all workers carry tags and you need warning even behind obstacles |
| Non-tag — radar | Radar detects any person, vehicle or object in the danger zone | Mixed sites with visitors, vehicles and equipment |
| Non-tag — AI camera | Cameras that recognise people and vehicles and record events | When you need video evidence and a 360° view for the operator |
| Combo | Tags plus radar / camera together | The highest protection for critical sites |
Which equipment is it fitted to?
- Excavators, loaders and dozers
- Mobile and crawler cranes
- Forklifts and telehandlers
- Trucks, dump trucks and haulage
- Port and warehouse equipment
Why Gulf Specialized Experts?
- Saudi Aramco-approved PWAS systems
- Installation and testing by our own technicians — at our Dammam workshop or on your site in any city
- Operator training before handover
- PWAS alerts linked with LMI and our online monitoring platform
- Sensors, spare parts and after-sales service
We serve Dammam, Al Khobar, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Al Ahsa, Riyadh and every city in the Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
What is PWAS?
PWAS (Proximity Warning and Alert System) warns the operator of heavy equipment — and the people around it — when a worker, vehicle or obstacle comes too close, with audible and visual alarms. It protects blind spots around excavators, loaders, cranes, forklifts and trucks.
Are your PWAS systems approved by Saudi Aramco?
Yes. The PWAS systems we supply and install are approved by Saudi Aramco.
What is the difference between tag-based and non-tag PWAS?
Tag-based systems detect workers who wear a personal tag, so the operator knows a person is near. Non-tag systems use radar or AI cameras to detect any person, vehicle or object without tags. A combo kit uses both.
Which PWAS should I choose for my equipment?
For sites where every worker carries a tag, a tag-based or combo kit is ideal. For mixed sites with visitors and vehicles, radar or AI-camera PWAS detects everything. Our engineer recommends the right system after checking your equipment and site — ask for a recommendation.
Do you install PWAS on site?
Yes. Our technicians install and test PWAS at our Dammam workshop or on your site anywhere in the Kingdom, and train your operators.
Can PWAS be combined with LMI and online monitoring?
Yes. PWAS alerts can be recorded and sent to our IoT monitoring platform together with LMI data, so safety managers see all events in one place.
