Designed to alert, warn, and assist drivers, blind spot collision assistance is a type of proximity warning system that detects and notifies drivers of obstacles surrounding their vehicles. According to a September 2018 study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, crash involvement rates were 14% and 23% lower in vehicles equipped with blind spot assistance monitoring. Currently implemented in a variety of industrial use cases, industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) based warning systems provide the same advanced safety features in manufacturing and distribution facilities as they do in passenger vehicles. Blind spot collision assistance in equipment like forklifts, excavators, and other industrial equipment is a major step in mitigating loss, injury, and dangers in the industrial sector.

Benefits of Integrating Collision Avoidance Technology

While many consumer vehicles are equipped with top-of-the-line collision avoidance safety features, the benefits of proximity warning systems are just beginning to be explored in the industrial market. With the industry ramping up for National Forklift Safety Day on June 14th, we are reminded of the dangers workers face in the industrial sector. According to OSHA, 75 to 100 workers are killed annually in forklift accidents. Harnessing the technology of  IoT sensors, blind spot collision assistance bolsters enhanced safety programs within the workplace. By minimizing human error, proximity warning systems provide comprehensive safety solutions.

In the industrial sector, collision avoidance technology provides businesses with real-time alerts and allows for enhanced hazard communication. Real-time safety alerts are crucial in the active environments of manufacturing, distribution, and construction. Cited as one of the top 10 most violated workplace safety standards, enhanced hazard communication in businesses also allows for increased productivity and reduces costly damages associated with workplace injuries. In total, work-related deaths and injuries cost the nation, employers, and individuals $171 billion in 2019. Businesses can minimize collisions, workplace injuries, and the cost surrounding both through industrial proximity warning systems.

The Best Blind Spot Collision Avoidance System

When selecting safety solutions for your business, it’s important to consider a collision avoidance system that is affordable, accurate, and able to withstand harsh conditions. Part of Access Control Group’s (ACG) ADVANCED, comprehensive fleet management system – AWARE is a wearable proximity warning device and equipment mount that delivers reliable proximity accuracy between pedestrians and equipment or equipment to equipment. Offering fully configurable alert and alarm ranges, AWARE warns pedestrians and forklift operators when they are getting too close by signaling with a beep, flash, and vibration.

Leveraging Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, AWARE is capable of penetrating hard-to-reach areas and offers the following features:

• – Fully configurable alert and alarm ranges
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• – Easy 30-minute installation
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• – No calibration required
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• – Long-lasting, rechargeable batteries
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• – Compatible with any mobile asset – Brand agnostic
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• – Compliance with mandated safety regulations
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When paired with ACG’s RADAR, AWARE is capable of providing blind spot collision warnings to alert on objects located behind mobile equipment. RADAR is a backup warning system that is capable of identifying pedestrians, obstacles, and objects to avoid incidents of damaging equipment/assets that can result in costly downtime.

Ready to integrate blind spot collision avoidance into your fleet? Contact Access Control Group to get started.

 

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