Examples of Forklift Access Control is the Best Way to Determine Its Value

Let’s talk forklift access control examples. There are different ways forklift access control can be explained, and with explanations, it certainly helps. Forklift access control is the ability to stop unauthorized workers or pedestrians from accessing a piece of equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack or reach truck. This is a key aspect to mobile equipment safety during or after working hours. Let’s get into some forklift access control examples.

When the Business is Closed for the Night or Weekend

In SIERA.AI’s weekly newsletter, we have reported on numerous deaths and injuries. One such example is when a couple of teenagers broke into a business outdoor yard and started to play around with a forklift. Because they know absolutely nothing about a forklift, the forklift tipped over and killed one of the teenagers. As many businesses, such as this one, had security all over the place, break-in’s still happen. But enabling forklift access control which comes with a SIERA.AI’s forklift safety system, that forklift would not have started.

Are You Certified?

Even at a recent trade show, a facilities manager said that he recently become certified on the forklift. For years, he would hop on, take care of a task and get off the forklift. With a SIERA.AI forklift safety system, that would not have happened. If the person attempting to get onto the forklift would not have a chance of the forklift starting. In addition, our forklift safety system will keep track of the certification process. First, if the operator is certified on a Class III truck and is trying to access a Class I truck, the operator will be denied access.

Pass or Fail? When Equipment Fail Inspections

Another great forklift access control examples are when the equipment passes or fails the inspection process. As we all know, operators try to cut corners. It’s human nature. Just hurry up and get it done. But when access control is put in place, the process must be followed.

When the operator enters their PIN number, or scans the QR code on the badge, only then will the operator begin the next step. That next step is to start the pre-check inspection. When the questions come up one by one, and the operator tries to pencil whip electronically, that won’t work. The inspection will fail and the forklift won’t start. How?

We have a great surprise for you. You have the option in the telemetry Dashboard to toggle on the ‘random’ feature. You can randomize the questions in each section of the pre-shift checklist and ‘encourage’ them to read the questions and answer more accurately. If the question isn’t read and answered quickly, the forklift inspection will fail, management notified and the lift truck won’t start.

Overall…

Forklift access control examples are the best way to understand how forklift access control included with the SIERA.AI forklift safety system works. You will be able to better control your environment which means reducing injuries, accidents and damage.

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