According to Prestige Economics, the “U.S. GDP growth is forecasted by the IMF to be the fastest growing advanced economy in the world in 2025.” That means the U.S. GDP growth rate is estimated to grow in 2025. The IMF stated that the 2025 US GDP is 2.7% and looking ahead to 2026 the growth forecast is 2.1%. So far, it looks like the U.S. has everything positive: the economic growth, labor market and inflation rates. With all this positive news, what does it mean for safety?
As growth rates are positive for the U.S. that means more activity in manufacturing facilities as well as logistics, warehousing and distribution centers. When more activity happens, that mean there’s a greater chance of a forklift accident occurring. How can you decrease accidents when times get busier? An AI based forklift safety system by SIERA AI. Why is it important?
- Busier areas of the facility floor
- Temporary workers are increased or new to the facility
- Workers moving around faster to fulfill picking or putting away orders
- More mobile equipment moving around the facility floor
These are critical factors that increase forklift encounters. Give the gift of safety to the forklift operator by notifying the driver when an object or person gets within the pre-defined space with an audio and visual warning of where and what the warning contains.
Be prepared for what’s to come as the U.S. GDP growth rate is estimated to grow in 2025. Contact us today!