Can You Build Safety Collaboration with Forklift Drivers
Most facilities, whether it be manufacturing, logistics, supply chain or warehouse, maintaining safety is a second-by-second challenge. That’s because trying to navigate the complexities of moving people and lift truck along with trying to communicate at the same time can be nearly impossible. That’s why forklift accidents occur. If there is a hazard for one, then there’s a potential hazard for everyone in the facility. How can this be overcome? Is it possible to build safety collaboration with forklift drivers? Let’s learn how a forklift safety system can help lead the charge.
Traditional Methods Meet AI Technology
It is no great secret on the strategies many companies take when planning safety collaboration. One of the ways is to take the time to plan. Staying in front of issues that arise with forklift drivers and workers is what needs to be done. But many of these methods are reactive versus proactive. That’s where an AI forklift safety system comes in handy.
Next, there needs to be communications, or connect with workers. This can include lunch and learns, 5 minute meetings prior to the start of work and more. However, did you know that the SIERA AI forklift safety system has a notes component to it? The notes allow forklift operators during the forklift digital inspection to make notes of any observations, including that there’s a lot of workers on the floor today, or there’s boxes scattered around, or there was a spill. These are great notes for the safety manager to have as the dynamic changes.
Finally, everyone is different. Some workers might be more in tune with safety where others are not. Some forklift drivers are a bit more aggressive in their driving style where others are more conservative and cautious. Regardless of which one your drivers fall into, they are looking for someone or something to watch their back. Again, the AI forklift safety system acts as the extra set of eyes that alerts the forklift driver when someone or something comes within the danger distance from the forklift.
Dashboard
An AI forklift safety system collects the data as it moves about the facility. With all of the information it collects, this is a perfect way to share the findings with both driver and workers. Let them know where the hot spots for safety need attention. Share what you are doing to make it better and ask for them to watch for the improvements. Share with them the various library of reports and maybe decide together which ones to track first, second and so on. Share the results and have them discuss together as a team how to make it better. Maybe the driver didn’t realize what was going on, or how bad it had gotten. Maybe the workers didn’t realize that their behaviors were causing hazards.
When the question comes up, “Can You Build Safety Collaboration with Forklift Drivers?” The answer is yes with our AI forklift safety system with a critical component the Dashboard where everyone will know how their contributions help because of safety collaboration. Contact us today to begin your journey to zero.
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