Make all forklifts required to have speed limiters. Forklifts can be modified to have speed limits, and some new forklifts are equipped with them by default.
There are two types of speed limiters: fixed (i.e., limited to a single speed regardless of the load weight, area, operator, etc.) and variable (i.e., varying depending on the load weight, load height, turning radius, operator utilizing the machine, etc.). Different speed limitations can be set for open yards versus confined racking or places near pedestrian activity using GPS/RFID zones. We refer to this as geofencing. Additionally, throttle response can be controlled by speed limiters, which can enhance tyre wear.
Install warning alarms that sound when a forklift is speeding and send reports to a centralized system; for this to work, the forklifts must have speedometers.
If configured in such a way, the following four pedestrian warning systems can each control the speed of a forklift:
- Reflective tape detection employs a laser to identify the type of reflective tape that can be affixed to bollards and other objects, or the reflective material used in high-visibility vests.
- Sonar uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the area and alert drivers when they are nearing an object.
- Radar: this recognizes transceivers carried by machinery, worn by people, or installed in key areas.
- Magnetic field generators: these identify transceivers carried by machines, worn by people, or positioned in specific areas.
No system is ideal for every workplace, therefore it’s essential to request a demonstration of each system to determine which one is most effective for you.
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