Abstract: A safety helmet configured to provide notification to a wearer of a potential safety hazard wherein the notification is transmitted via bone conduction and is directionally aligned with the heading of the potential hazard. The safety helmet of the present invention includes a body wherein the body has disposed thereon a plurality of location sensors. The location sensors transmit signals so as to identify potential hazards in the area proximate the user. The location sensors are secured to the safety helmet using brackets wherein the sensor brackets have a first mode and a second mode. The bone conduction transmitters are operable to ensure transmission of a warning sound to a user in noisy environments. An elevation sensor is configured to monitor the height of the wearer respective to a calibrated ground.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed towards hazard communication and alarm systems. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are configured to provide a hazard or disaster warning apparatus configured to work independently or in conjunction with security cameras and/or an existing hazard detection and/or communication system in order to provide one or more of an audio or visual hazard alert. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for exit path or other path routing capabilities during emergency and/or disaster recovery operations. Further embodiments of the present invention may be integrated with one or more security components (e.g., hazard sensors, anti-theft sensors).