Case Study: Ball Corporation – A Global Approach to Forklift Safety

The challenge: Reducing risk in a global workplace

Following a potentially serious accident involving a forklift at one of its plants in South America, Ball Corporation recognized the urgent need for additional safety measures. As a worldwide leader in packaging and space technology with over 100 locations, Ball needed a reliable and intuitive system that could identify and protect against high-risk areas within its facilities. The company began searching for a solution to enhance site safety and prevent accidental collisions between vehicles and workers.

The solution: A targeted proximity warning system

After a recommendation to a company director, Ball contacted Avonwood in the UK. Following a full workplace assessment, it was determined that the ZoneSafe Proximity Warning technology was the most effective solution. The system was quickly installed on forklifts at Ball’s manufacturing plant in Jacarei, Sao Paulo. The installation included 40 pedestrian transponders (tags), seven driver transponders, and a transponder tester. The system features a visual and audible alarm with flashing lights that activate when a pedestrian enters a defined detection zone around the vehicle, giving operators the time they need to react and prevent collisions.

The result: Increased awareness and accident prevention

By implementing the ZoneSafe system, Ball has benefited from increased user awareness that empowers operators to quickly make decisions and take action to prevent safety breaches. The technology provides effective accident prevention by reducing the potential for accidental vehicle-to-pedestrian collisions. The solution has given Ball a clear path to enhancing site safety and protecting its global workforce.

You can find out more information about the ZoneSafe vehicle to person alert solution hereunder pedestrian worker safety. Other case studies that discuss similar safety solutions are Gray Forklift Services Case Study, Eurovia Case Study (including video) and the James Jones Case Study. Click here to visit our full case study page.