Manoeuvring Forklifts for Safety

[Alvira Khan <alvirakhan016@xxxxxxxxx>]

Forklift safety has now become a priority for most of the organisations ope=
rating in Rigs, Marine, construction, material handling and construction fi=
elds. As a manifestation of safety regimes across the industry, forklift sa=
fety is rising up the ladder. It has acquired an important position in plan=
ning for prevention of injuries, thereby facilitating massive savings on co=
st.

As the focus on workplace safety has increased largely, usage of forklift c=
ameras is definitely a remarkable step to ensure the safety of life and car=
go. With the operators being aware of their surroundings, the probability o=
f accidents is minimised to a great extent, thus ensuring high accuracy in =
the operations and better productivity overall.

For instance, reduction in collisions means less delay and lesser costs inv=
olved in repair and maintenance. This could mean more focus and uninterrupt=
ed workflow which leads to increased productivity at the workplace.

How to prevent collisions?
Ensuring safety of operators and fellow employees working in the vicinity o=
f a forklift is imperative. The key to safety lies in learning from the pas=
t incidents. Assessing the most common and worst situations can help avoid =
any possible incidence in the future and establish the need for a planned a=
nd upgraded foolproof system.

How To Curb Risk
1. Cross aisles and corners
These are the hotspots for collisions because of restricted visibility. To =
mitigate the risks of collision here, install an alarming light system or a=
 warning system. These proximity sensors alert the operator and will make t=
hem slow down or stop to avoid collision.

2. Changing directions
Steering and reversing can be dangerous for people around the forklifts. On=
e ideal solution to this is installing a wireless forklift camera system wi=
th anti-collision system. It cautions forklift drivers if any other vehicle=
 is approaching. This is especially valuable when the operator is reversing=
 and there=E2=80=99s very limited visibility.

3. Speed control System
Speeding up of these beasts is often resulting in loss of control and toppl=
ing over of forklifts. This remains the major reason of casualties related =
to forklifts. By installing speed limiters with auto cut function might be =
a great help to slow down and stop overspending beyond a certain limit.

4. Limited visibility on the fork

Another major issue is restrictive vision on the tip of forks when heavy lo=
ad has to be shelved. Most of the times, the operator works using an approx=
imate distance estimate.

To enhance efficiency and improve operating procedures, installing a forkvi=
ew camera right on the forks gives an additional eye to the operator. The s=
ystem includes a monitor which displays the exact positioning of the load o=
n the forks, thereby improving efficiency and reducing the occurrence of mi=
splacement.

Ensuring Forklift Safety is all about following the safety procedures, inst=
alling comprehensive and reliable safety solutions on forklifts, fork truck=
s, reach trucks, cranes, loaders, etc.

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