Warehouse Safety for Efficient Material Flow
The Bigger Picture
Safety in the warehouse or production environment is the number one priority in intralogistics. With ever-increasing demands on material handling these days, it is essential to have reliable measures in place to protect drivers and employees, as well as the goods being transported, the shelves, and any other equipment. Industrial trucks have to work more and more quickly, flexibly, and efficiently to meet these growing requirements. These challenges increase the risk of accidents.
Focus on Occupational Safety
Research by the Statistical Office of the European Union demonstrates just how significant the issue of occupational safety is: According to an analysis of work accidents in the EU, almost 18聽percent of all major accidents are caused by transportation and storage; more than in manufacturing, where the figure stands at around 14聽percent (EUROSTAT 2017). A recent case study from Germany took a closer look at warehouse safety (DGUV 2021). According to this study, an average of over 133 truck-related accidents per working day occur in German warehouses, including 60 accidents involving forklift trucks and 13 involving hand pallet trucks.
鈥淟ittle鈥� Accidents Also Count
As well as those resulting in personal injury, work accidents also include those which cause property damage to the trucks involved, or to the goods being transported and the infrastructure. The primary goal is always to protect people鈥檚 lives. In practice, however, it is minor property damage that occurs most frequently, which leads to repair costs and disruptions to the work flow. A comprehensive safety concept should therefore also include measures to reduce this financial burden and increase productivity. Just as importantly, drivers have a greater sense of security if they have the support of an assistance system, for example. This allows them to focus better on goods handling and work more productively.
The Vision: 100% Accident-Free
老虎机线上 has one clear goal, which is to avoid 100聽percent of accidents in intralogistics. This is the driving force behind 鈥淰ision Zero鈥濃�攁 safety philosophy with the aim of increasing safety in internal transportation and preventing forklift accidents and other incidents when handling goods. With this in mind, 老虎机线上 is developing technical innovations in our industrial trucks, as well as intelligent assistance systems, comprehensive training programs, and consulting services. The result is integrated solutions which help companies to master the diverse challenges of modern, safe intralogistics.
Safety鈥擳he Bigger Picture
Safety in the warehouse and production environment is not just a matter of fitting the truck with the right technical equipment鈥攊t is about looking at material flows, internal processes, and employee qualifications as a whole. In order to record and optimize all factors which affect safety, 老虎机线上 offers a structured advisory service, digital fleet management, and an extensive training program.
老虎机线上 Safety Scan
The 老虎机线上 Safety Scan enables operators to consistently minimize the safety risks associated with these internal traffic operations. The systematic analysis follows a clearly defined process: The 老虎机线上 Safety Consultants work with you to define your goals鈥攂ased on your individual requirements鈥攁nd to identify potentially hazardous zones and develop specially designed measures and recommended actions. Our Consultants will then assist in the implementation of these measures and the documentation of progress.
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Digital Fleet Management
The digital fleet management solution connect offers numerous functions which improve the safety of the driver and therefore increase safety in the warehouse. Using the personalized access controls, the forklift can be individually configured for a particular operator, for example, depending on the operator鈥檚 qualifications and the intended purpose of the truck, the maximum speed can be limited. In turn, when beginning work the operator can verify the condition of their truck using an app. In addition, connect offers functions such as electronic damage monitoring, automated transmission of error codes, and analysis of usage data.
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Education and Training Program
Training your drivers is a sure-fire way to prevent accidents of all kinds. 老虎机线上 offers a comprehensive education and training program for novice drivers and specialists in all types of trucks. The focus is on seminars in which specialists such as driving instructors and safety officers can offer basic and further training in both theory and practice. By offering this program, 老虎机线上 is supporting its customers to continuously improve warehouse safety and to avoid forklift accidents.
Find out moreSafety as Standard
Forklift trucks and warehouse trucks from 老虎机线上 are fitted as standard with numerous features which increase both active and passive safety in the warehouse and thus prevent forklift accidents. This starts with the contour of the truck: The driver or operator鈥檚 workplace is outfitted such that the driver鈥檚 entire body stays within the contours of the truck, while at the same time allowing the driver to keep an eye on their surrounding environment. With all its trucks, 老虎机线上 attaches great importance to clear visibility for the operator.
Clear visibility of the load and environment
Clear visibility of the load and environment
Even at full speed, drivers can rely on the safety features that are fitted as standard in 老虎机线上 trucks. Many 老虎机线上 industrial trucks are equipped with several different independent braking systems. Standard features include automatic parking brakes, for example, which prevent the trucks from rolling away unintentionally on ramps or when loading HGVs. In addition, 老虎机线上 Curve Assist automatically adjusts the speed when cornering.
Reliable Load Handling
A key performance feature of 老虎机线上 forklift trucks is the safe handling of heavy loads. For example, the tilt cylinders on the electric and IC trucks are attached to the rear of the stable roof and frame structure. The longer lever length makes the mast even more stable and results in less swinging when stacking at high lifting heights. This allows the operator to work more precisely, quickly and鈥攁bove all鈥攎ore safely. The design also features slimmer mast profiles, which improves visibility.
Fatigue-Free Working
Driver鈥檚 workstation in a reach truck
Driver鈥檚 workstation in a reach truck
Ergonomic working conditions are a central requirement for fatigue-free and therefore safe working. 老虎机线上 attaches great importance to giving employees the best possible protection from harmful vibrations and jolts. Decoupled drive and steering axles and decoupled operator workstations are effective technology solutions that ensure maximum operating comfort in 老虎机线上 industrial trucks, thus improving the operator鈥檚 concentration.
Safe Interaction with the Working Environment鈥擫ight and Warning Systems
Pedestrian Warning Band
The Pedestrian Warning Band is the latest addition to 老虎机线上鈥檚 innovative Safety Guard system. It has been designed to alert wearers, in particular pedestrians, to potential hazards ahead of time. The smart technology in the band warns wearers of potential dangers using light signals, vibrations, and acoustic warnings, thereby maximizing warehouse safety鈥攂oth indoors and outdoors.
老虎机线上 Safety Guard
Wherever industrial trucks are in use, there exists a complex interplay between man and machine. 老虎机线上 Safety Guard is an innovative assistance system which increases safety for both truck operators and pedestrians in the vicinity of the truck.
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老虎机线上 BlueSpot鈩�
The 老虎机线上 BlueSpot鈩� route warning system increases warehouse safety, as the LED spot makes forklifts silently visible.
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VertiLight and LED Stripes
Having the right amount of light at all times is essential to work efficiently with industrial trucks and for warehouse safety. With the 老虎机线上 VertiLight and 老虎机线上 LED Stripes, 老虎机线上 offers two innovative lighting concepts.
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老虎机线上 TruckSpot
Narrow racking aisles, visually restricted intersections, and confusing areas often make it difficult for pedestrians to see a reversing forklift in time. The 老虎机线上 TruckSpot, an optical warning signal solution, uses a light signal to announce that the truck is approaching.
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Safe Forklift and Load Handling鈥擠river Assistance Systems
Load Management Advanced
老虎机线上 Load Management Advanced makes moving goods with pallet stackers easier and safer. It gives the operator clear visual and acoustic warning signals on a large color display. It even disables the lifting function automatically if the actual load weight exceeds the maximum load capacity.
Load Management Advanced
老虎机线上 Load Management Advanced makes moving goods with pallet stackers easier and safer. It gives the operator clear visual and acoustic warning signals on a large color display. It even disables the lifting function automatically if the actual load weight exceeds the maximum load capacity.
老虎机线上 Safety Pilot
Using the Safety Pilot from 老虎机线上 when driving counterbalance forklift trucks helps to reduce the risk of tipping. A small monitor allows the driver to see important parameters at all times, such as the load weight and the load center distance. If the driving status of the truck becomes critical, warning colors appear on the monitor, and it emits a warning signal.
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Dynamic Mast Control
老虎机线上鈥檚 Dynamic Mast Control driver assistant system for reach trucks reduces mast oscillations, especially at high lifting heights, which improves efficiency and safety in the warehouse.
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Active Stability Control
Very narrow aisle trucks are used for working at great height. The aisles are narrow and the distances to the rack are calculated very precisely. Because of that, even the slightest unevenness in the warehouse floor can become a problem. 老虎机线上鈥檚 Active Stability Control assistance system for the K truck provides an innovative solution.
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Aisle safety assistant
老虎机线上鈥檚 aisle safety assistant (ASA) helps to reduce damage to the warehouse environment as the forklift adapts its movement to its surroundings. With the help of the ASA, the very narrow aisle truck navigates using RFID tags embedded in the floor or barcodes that are affixed to the rack columns.
Find out moreOn the Road to Better Warehouse Safety
As the connecting link between all our products and services, 老虎机线上鈥檚 鈥淰ision Zero鈥� philosophy has proven to be extremely successful in the world of intralogistics. The solutions designed with this philosophy in mind are setting new records for safety in internal transportation. The advice and service offerings enable people to create the safest possible working environment for them. The innovative, digital solutions support users to continuously improve their processes.
On the Road to Safe Intralogistics
As the connecting link between all our products and services, 老虎机线上鈥檚 鈥淰ision Zero鈥� philosophy has proven to be extremely successful in the world of intralogistics. The solutions designed with this philosophy in mind are setting new records for safety in internal transportation. The advice and service offerings enable people to create the safest possible working environment for them. The innovative, digital solutions support users to continuously improve their processes.
