Acoustic, visual and vibration alerts

The company packs stock at its Central Distribution Centre in the State of Saxony.

Many safety systems give just acoustic and optical warnings to alert personnel to hazardous situations, but for employee Sybille Großer, who is deaf, this would not have been sufficient to ensure her safety in a busy warehouse environment as she cannot hear the forklifts approaching.

A very specific solution for this scenario was therefore needed, and ELOshield fitted the bill. This radio based mobile driver assistance system automatically detects the presence of personnel in a forklift’s danger zone, and crucially, it features not only acoustic and visual alerts but also a further warning in the form of vibration on a personal module. It is available in three options: truck to person, truck to truck and zoning.

"This extra layer of protection makes it much safer for Ms. Großer and was therefore the ideal choice for our requirements," said P&P MD Christian Penciulescu.