WoodsCan Hornet Emergency Station Kit Case Study
Western Grater Contracting, a subsidiary of Norland Limited, is based on the outskirts of Victoria, British Columbia. For over 30 years they have been meeting the
Will an air horn scare off coyotes?
Coyotes can hear sounds from much farther away - potentially three times farther or more depending on conditions - while human hearing drops off much sooner, especially for faint noises. It is one of their key survival tools. An air horn is an effective and harmless means of scaring coyotes away. The 121 decibel WoodsCan
How long does an air horn last?
A typical 8 oz disposable air horn will last about 90 seconds at best depending on how long it has been stored and slowly leaking and losing propellant over time, and there is a catch. Using it continuously will cause it to freeze-up, especially in cold weather, within about 10 seconds. When this happens the
Not All Air Horns Are Created Equal
Disposable compressed gas air horns have proven to be unreliable and are extremely bad for the environment. A single 5 oz. can will only last a minute or so at best, it may not work at all in cold weather, and its sound volume diminishes the longer you use it. It also uses an extremely potent greenhouse gas as a propellant versus the WoodsCan Hornet rechargeable electric air horn only uses air, and it will reliably...
Why include an air horn in an emergency kit?
An air horn provides a loud, attention-grabbing signal that can alert rescuers or warn others during power outages, fires, storms, or natural disasters. The sound of an air horn is more typically associated with being alerted to...
Is the Hornet rechargeable air horn compliant with construction safety regulations?
Yes. The Hornet air horn meets typical industrial safety signaling requirements and provides a consistent 121 dB of sound output which is audible across large construction sites.
Construction Safety Air Horns: How Are They Used?
Air horns are commonly used in construction as a form of communication across large and noisy sites, or in factories and warehouses. They are crucial for quickly notifying workers of dangers like fires, accidents, or evacuations, and are also used daily for traffic control and to signal routine safety drills. A battery-powered air horn called the Hornet, made by WoodsCan Industries, is now available that performs reliably in cold weather and doesn’t use compressed gas, making it more consistent and
What type of air horn works best in a wide range of temperatures?
In summary, a rechargeable electric air horn, like the WoodsCan Hornet air horn, performs best in a broad range of temperatures (hot and cold) versus aerosol canister air horns. Here's why: In cold weather, gas air horns lose pressure so they sound weaker, don't last as long, can freeze up, and may not work at
Why isn’t the Hornet air horn charged using a USB-C cable?
Think of the Hornet air horn more as a "power tool" like a cordless drill than a bike light or mobile phone. The power requirements are high and it is very difficult for a USB-C charging system to achieve this. In addition, a USB-C charging port is not very rugged for this application, and could
How long will the battery stay charged if I don’t use the Hornet air horn?
The Hornet air horn has a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery that will retain up to 90% of its charge even after a year in storage at room temperature. With prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, it can lose as much as 30% of its charge but it will still operate normally. Simply recharge it to get it