Abstract: Various implementations for an automatic safety system for monitoring the use of personal protective equipment are provided. Various implementations for processes for monitoring the use of personal protective equipment are also provided. The system and methods involve the use of personal safety instruments comprising beacons, and a wearable electronic detection device carried by a user, configured to continuously or periodically monitor the distance between a user and the personal safety instruments. The system and processes may be used to prevent or limit the occurrence of accidents, incidents and/or injuries in hazardous work environments.