Who is AI Replacing in Forklift Safety
Artificial intelligence AI are being used in various ways within manufacturing, warehousing, distribution centers and logistics to detect hazards, enforce OSHA compliance and other safety issues that may arise. The benefit of AI is that it is constantly monitoring when the forklift is at work with fast object and pedestrian detection, instant notifications and alerts to the forklift driver making it safer to work alongside mobile machines such as the forklift. However, while AI forklift safety systems bring numerous advantages, do they raise concerns? Better yet, who is AI replacing in forklift safety?
Who is AI Replacing in Forklift Safety
When it comes to automation, many people believe that they will take over their jobs. In some cases where repetition is the norm, automation can be helpful as the repetitive motions are what AI based robots do their best work. And it helps the worker to deter from injuries. However, is the AI forklift safety system replacing anyone? Who is AI replacing in forklift safety. The answer is simple nobody.
The SIERA AI forklift safety system is an intelligent tool that works to keep the driver safe when working and driving, while collect pertinent data for safety planning and risk reduction. Let’s discuss these in a bit more detail.
The Forklift Driver
How often have we seen commercials about texting and driving and keeping your eyes on the road. Why then, do companies and safety professionals expect drivers to multi-task. The AI forklift safety system by SIERA AI watches every 60ms, faster than the human eye can move. In addition, the it can tell the difference between a human and an object. When one of those comes within the pre-defined distance, it will in real-time notify the driver with both an audio and visual warning. An extra set of eyes to constantly watch for the safety of the forklift driver and those around the forklift.
Collecting Pertinent Data
When the forklift is traveling around the facility, it is constantly collecting data that can be used to reduce risk in the facility. The forklift safety system is collecting data such as low, medium and high impacts, and pedestrian and object near misses. Upon any impact, a picture (optional) of the driver is taken so you have information as to how to better train the forklift driver. Now add the reports. There are numerous reports to help you interpret the data such as analysis of the fleet down to a particular forklift, driver or both. Of course, you can create your own reports if there’s something more you want to analyze.
Risk Reduction
By analyzing the reports and critical data, you will be able to reduce the risk in your facility from injuries and accidents. One report to help reduce risk is the GPS and hot spot report. This allows you to know where the most near misses and impacts are occurring. Now you can go to this area and make the necessary changes to reduce the risk before it matures into an accident costing your company unnecessary money.
So now you know. Who is AI Replacing in Forklift Safety? You can answer that one now. Contact us today to begin your journey to zero accidents.
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