Forklift operators today work in tough environments assisted by modern technologies, some of which are designed to reinforce operating best practices. Some technologies have been primarily developed to help industrial materials handling environments to meet performance targets or respond to labour challenges. However, these innovations may also support lift trucks operators in operating a forklift safely. But how?
Workplace safety in the transport and logistics industry requires constant focus and attention from managers, lift truck operators, pedestrians, and supervisors alike. Managers must carefully evaluate which innovations to support operational safety are most suitable for their operations, lift trucks and employees. However, when matched with the right application, new and emerging technologies can prove helpful. Our new Hyster® whitepaper Safety Innovations for Constantly Evolving Operations explains how.
One area of focus is operator assist systems (OAS). For example, Hyster Reaction™ is a solution that helps reinforce lift truck operating best practices while leaving the operator in ultimate control of the truck. By proactively monitoring real-time equipment status, location, and operating conditions it can instantly alert the operator and adjust truck performance to help reinforce proper lift truck operation. and thereby support site safety processes.
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Powerful forklift innovations
Hyster Reaction has been developed to benefit demanding lift truck operations in various ways, with features and functions contributing to safer operation.
- Forklift proximity sensors
Speed is automatically limited when approaching pedestrians and equipment or according to location-specific rules. For example, when lift trucks approach a four-way cross or designated pedestrian zone. Local or real-time location technologies use tags to detect trucks, pedestrians, and beacons, helping inform performance controls. Object detection with LiDAR technology also detects obstacles in the path of travel, including those not connected to proximity tags.
- Hydraulic function control
Hyster Reaction continuously gathers inputs from the multiple detection technologies to implement performance adjustments to travel speed and acceleration. It also uses these inputs to adjust hydraulic functions, including lift, lower and tilt. This helps improve load stability and helps reduce the risk of tipping and load slip. It includes an overload arrest function to prevent operators moving loads that exceed specified weight thresholds.
- Dynamic operator alerts
When Hyster Reaction detects a pedestrian or obstacle in the path of travel, a location-based speed limit, or other condition, the system initiates a performance reduction that is noticeable to the operator as well as providing visual and audible alerts. These features support operator awareness and provide additional reaction time.
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Find out more about how Hyster Reaction and other Hyster materials handling equipment solutions can support your operation when you’re considering safety – from lights and alarms to telematics and alternative power sources. Download the Hyster white paper Safety Innovations for Constantly Evolving Operations now.
Or contact local Hyster dealer to discuss your safety objectives.
