Workplace Transport & Asset Protection:
Enhancing Safety on the Apron
Enhancing health and safety in aviation with advanced proximity warning systems.
Why is workplace transport and asset protection crucial for health and safety in aviation?
Proactive asset protection is critical for health and safety in aviation primarily because aircraft collisions with ground service vehicles (GSE) cost the industry over £10 billion annually, posing severe financial and operational risks. Busy airport aprons, with their tight turnaround times and limited space, create an inherently high-risk environment where constant interaction between GSE, such as dollies, service stairs, refuelers, and catering vehicles, and personnel significantly increases the likelihood of damaging collisions.
Our asset protection system protection system directly addresses these substantial dangers providing immediate, automated warnings to GSE operators as they approach an aircraft.
How does proximity warning technology enhance health and safety in aviation?
Proximity warning technology enhances health and safety in aviation by creating defined 360-degree detection zones around aircraft, effectively alerting ground service vehicle (GSE) drivers to their proximity and preventing collisions. The system works by strategically placing ZoneSafe safety detection cones around aircraft, and equipping each ground service vehicle with an in-cab control unit and antenna. When a GSE enters the detection zone, an audio-visual alarm activates in the vehicle’s cab, warning the driver and thus reducing the risk of accidental collisions with aircraft.
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What are the benefits of proximity warning systems for health and safety in aviation?
Proximity warning systems offer multiple benefits for health and safety in aviation, primarily reducing the risk of ground service collisions with aircraft and lowering the financial impact from accidents and damage. These systems also ensure timely aircraft turnaround and adherence to tight schedules, and significantly help meet aviation safety standards and regulations, contributing to improved operator awareness and a noticeable reduction in near-miss incidents, even in challenging weather conditions.
✔ Reduces the risk of ground service collisions with aircraft
✔ Lowers financial impact from accidents and damage
✔ Ensures timely aircraft turnaround and adherence to tight schedules
✔ Helps to meet aviation safety standards and regulations
“The deployment of safety detection cones has been seamless, integrating smoothly into our standard procedures. Our team has been impressed with the system’s performance, noting improved operator awareness and a noticeable reduction in near-miss incidents, especially in challenging weather conditions.”
How has ZoneSafe improved health and safety in aviation for other organisations?
Hear from our customers: Aviation safety case studies
Continual growth in worldwide air travel is increasing the demand on airlines and service operators.
Other projects we’ve delivered
Gray Forklift Services,
Forklift Truck Supplier
Forklift Truck Supplier
Gray Forklift Services Ltd selected ZoneSafe to manage their fleet of trucks and health and safety needs.
SAAM Ports,
Cargo Support Services
Cargo Support Services
SAAM carried out an evaluation project to find a solution to protect personnel and assets from vehicle collisions within their ports.
Liberty Steel,
Steel Manufacturer
Steel Manufacturer
Liberty Steel implemented a safety and asset protection system designed to stop cranes from colliding.
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