Go Up Safely — Aerial High Voltage Protection System
Don't leave powerline safety to chance.
Contact with overhead high-voltage power lines is one of the most dangerous — and preventable — hazards facing operators of cranes, excavators, tipper trucks, and other elevated machinery. A single incident can be fatal. GoUpSafely is engineered to make sure it never happens on your site.
Developed by Protective and trusted on job sites around the world, GoUpSafely is the only system of its kind that not only detects live overhead power lines — it stops machine motion toward them while still allowing the operator to move safely away after detection. That distinction matters. It means your people aren’t left stranded near a live hazard waiting for intervention.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
Sensing technology: Electromagnetic field detection
Communication: Proprietary 900MHz ISM band (no radio interference)
Power: Solar-charged onboard battery — 30+ day capacity
Environmental rating: IP67
Operating temperature: -30°C to +85°C
Mounting options: Bonded or welded studs, metal brackets, or rare-earth magnets
Configuration: Via GoUpSafely companion app (iOS & Android)
Control integration: Optional — indication-only or full motion interlock
Latest version: GUS v3.0
KEY BENEFITS
For Operators
Real alerts only — no nuisance alarms eroding confidence
Clear warning and motion stop before contact is possible
Ability to move safely away from the hazard after detection
Simple companion app for on-site configuration (iOS & Android)
For Site Managers & HSE Teams
Reduces the risk of high-voltage contact incidents
Engineered control layer that complements spotter and procedural controls
Supports compliance with safe work near powerline obligations
Detailed monitoring of control motions for audit and review purposes
For Fleet & Operations
Retrofits to most machine types with no major modifications
Minimal installation downtime
Solar-powered sensors — 30+ day battery life, no external power needed
Proven in extreme environments: IP67 rated, tested from -30°C to +85°C