The Buddie System (TBS) is an Australian-engineered and owned safety technology company redefining communication in crane and lifting operations. Founded by industry professionals Jade Harris and Gary Panagiotidis, TBS was created to solve one of the most critical risks on construction sites: communication failure between crane operators and ground crews.
The Buddie System is the world’s first wireless, instant safety alert device designed to act as a backup to traditional communication methods such as two-way radios. A simple pull on the wearable lanyard by the Dogman activates the device, instantly triggering an alarm inside the crane cabin, instructing the operator to stop immediately.
This simple but powerful safety system helps reduce risks across the industry. Studies and field data indicate that up to 30% of crane-related incidents involve some form of miscommunication between operators and ground personnel. The Buddie System provides a critical redundant safety layer when radios fail, signals drop out, or workers are unable to access their communication devices.
Designed for real-world job sites.
- Fast and intuitive – instant activation with no complex inputs
- Reliable – long-range wireless communication with ultra-low latency
- Scalable – multiple lanyards paired to a single crane system
- Versatile – suitable for tower cranes, mobile cranes, and industrial lifting environments
Protect your workers. Protect your business.
- A new frontier in crane safety & worker PPE
- Safeguard your business from risk & liability
- Avoid costly disruptions, downtime and insurance increases
- Pro-active safety culture – supporting compliance & gov. Regs
- Boosts industry & client confidence
- Simple, scalable & cost effective
- Don’t risk working without it
The Buddie System is being adopted by major contractors, crane companies, and mining operations across Australia and the United Kingdom, as part of their standard safety procedures. The technology is increasingly viewed as a missing safety layer in crane operations, helping companies move from reactive safety practices to proactive risk prevention.
As The Buddie System’s mission is clear:
Make instant emergency stop capability a standard on every crane site.
The Buddie System
Snap. Alert. Stop.
