More than 100,000 accidents involving forklifts occur each year, states OSHA. Multiple factors contribute to those accidents, but one such factor is the lack of full visibility when operating the forklift in reverse, i.e., with forks trailing. The driver only has a limited view while driving in reverse. While there are multiple technologies that can provide assistance to avoid collisions, most are either based on passive technology, are "always-on" alerts, or are dependent on wearable tags.
The ideal technology to minimize collisions while driving forklifts in reverse should detect all stationary or moving objects in the obstructive view behind the forklift and notify the driver ONLY when those obstructions appear in the forklift's path. SICK’s backup detection system is an active awareness, collision alert solution for manned forklifts, providing real-time feedback to the driver when any stationary or moving objects appear in the obstructed-view area behind the forklift.
Product Benefits:
- Reduction in accidents due to active monitoring of obstructed view area
- Felixble configuration options
- High immunity to ambient light and intelligent algorithms reduce false trips
- No reflective vests, reflectors or badges required for detection
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