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Proximity Warning Systems for Paper & Packaging
Protecting workers at the people-plant interface in the paper and packaging industry.
PAPER & PACKAGING
Proximity warning systems for paper & packaging sites.
Help operators and pedestrians recognise vehicle proximity risks around reels, bales, production areas and dispatch.
ZoneSafe provides pedestrian detection, vehicle warnings and activated signage configured around your site, your vehicles and the way people work. Explore proximity warning, AI cameras or a combined approach for reel-clamp trucks, forklifts, restricted views and busy crossings.
For paper and tissue mills, corrugated board plants, carton and packaging converters, and the teams moving raw materials and finished packaging between storage, production and dispatch.
From Avonwood Developments, a UK manufacturer / Sector Proof: Mondi – Supporting packaging example: Ball
“Since implementing ZoneSafe’s proximity warning systems, our workplace safety has significantly improved. After experiencing a near-miss with forklifts and pedestrians, we knew we had to take immediate action. We’re proud to say that since adopting ZoneSafe, we’ve had no incidents or near-misses, and we’ve now extended this technology to multiple sites across Europe.”
PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR PAPER & PACKAGING ENVIRONMENTS
Where do material movements meet people?
From receiving raw materials to dispatching finished packaging, identify where vehicle movements meet operators, maintenance teams and visiting drivers.
Reels, clamps and restricted views
A carried reel, clamp attachment or stack of paper can restrict views of people nearby. Assess the approach, turn and set-down task with representative reel sizes and attachment positions.
Bales and raw-material movements
At sites handling paper or baled material, review the routes used by mobile plant and at points where staff inspect, receive or handle material. Separate vehicle warning requirements from machinery safeguarding.
Feeding converting and production areas
Reel changes, line-side deliveries and removal of finished work can bring vehicles close to operators. Review pedestrian access and the handover between the transport task and the production process.
Crossings, stores and dispatch
Reel stores, palletised board and finished-packaging stacks can restrict views at aisle ends and doorways. Include load checking, dispatch staff and visiting-driver arrangements.
Maintenance access and shift handovers
Maintenance visits and contractor activity can change pedestrian movements around production areas. Agree induction, tag routines, checks and who owns the system across shifts.
DETECTION AND WARNING OPTIONS
Choose detection around the handling task.
Vehicle-to-Person Alert
RFID tags support detection without direct line of sight to the tag. The configured proximity warning system warns the operator and tagged pedestrian. Assess actual reels, stacks and structures, and plan tag issue, charging and checks.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Alert
Warn operators when another equipped vehicle enters the configured detection zone. Consider reel-store junctions, production transport routes and warehouse exits. Confirm which vehicles need equipment.
Vehicle-Activated Signage
Trigger a warning when an equipped vehicle approaches a doorway, blind corner or crossing. Position the warning for the people using that route and agree the response it should prompt. Flashing signs, floor projections and more are available.
Site Access Control (Door, gate, barrier)
Tag-controlled access can support entry into designated areas such as a paper reel stores where forklifts operate. Only ZoneSafe tags gain access to restricted areas meaning pedestrians will be detected and warned when in close vehicle proximity.
HFR Camera Systems (Human Form Recognition)
Detect people within the configured camera view without requiring pedestrian tags. Review camera views around reels, clamps and masts, as well as lighting, lens cleanliness and the full handling cycle. Combine with RFID if required.
MyZoneSafe Data Management
MyZoneSafe, is our cloud-based insight and data management platform, which records and displays event data (such as near miss occurrences) to inform Health and Safety managers of potential hazards and collision hotspots.
PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR PAPER & PACKAGING
See how paper & packaging businesses use ZoneSafe
Click on the case studies to find out how our proximity warning systems for paper and packaging reduce collision risk.
Mondi is a leading manufacturer in packaging and paper, employing around 26,000 people across more than 30 countries.
Following a potentially serious workplace accident involving a lift truck, Ball wanted additional safety measures to be put in place.
Some of the clients we have worked with:
FOR THE PEOPLE MAKING THE DECISION
Get the answers your team needs.
EHS and SHEQ managers
Define the vehicle-person interaction, existing controls and warning response. Keep transport risk distinct from machine guarding and isolation.
Mill / production
Review reel changes, line-side supply and finished-work movements. Plan installation and training around production windows and shift handovers.
Fleet / materials handling
Confirm reel-clamp and forklift models, attachments, loads, hire arrangements and the routes linking stores, production and dispatch.
Engineering / maintenance
Check mounting, power, cleaning, environmental requirements and ongoing checks. Specify any machinery interface as a separate engineering requirement.
Procurement / finance
Compare a clear scope covering equipment, tags, installation, training and support. Confirm ownership and costs when trucks or attachments change.
Group / site leadership
Define the initial area and evidence needed for a wider rollout. Use a common evaluation framework while allowing for differences between mills and sites.
FROM OPERATING PROBLEM TO AGREED SCOPE
Plan the approach around production.
Review representative working conditions and the practical requirements for installation and ownership.
1. Describe the
interaction
interaction
Share the task, routes, vehicle types, pedestrian access and existing controls. Include representative loads and busy periods.
2. Review a representative configuration
Consider coverage, alert recipients, warning response, visitors and tag routines. Agree the scenarios and criteria to review during any evaluation.
3. Plan installation & ownership
Discuss vehicle availability, production windows, commissioning, handover and ongoing checks. Define the quotation scope before planning a rollout.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Practical questions about proximity warning systems for paper & packaging.
Can it detect someone hidden by a reel or bale stack?
Can it be fitted to reel-clamp trucks and existing forklifts?
Do contractors and visiting drivers need tags?
Is it suitable for dust, moisture or noisy mill areas?
How do we manage frequent alerts at line-side areas?
Does it stop vehicles or replace machine guarding?
Can installation fit around a shutdown or reel-handling schedule?
Does it replace existing controls?
DISCUSS YOUR PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR PAPER & PACKAGING
Tell us what you need to address.
Has a near miss, audit finding, change in layout or fleet expansion prompted a review? Tell us why you are looking, what needs covering and how soon you need to act. You don’t need to choose a safety technology before contacting us. We can suggest the right technology and safety system to suit your requirements.
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Other Projects We’ve Delivered
Virginia Hayward,
Warehousing & Logistics
Warehousing & Logistics
Virginia Hayward reported a dramatic reduction in near misses and accidents since the implementation of ZoneSafe.
Gray Forklift Services,
Forklift Supplier
Forklift 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 implemented ZoneSafe to protect personnel and assets from vehicle collisions within their ports.
Liberty Steel,
Steel Manufacturer
Steel Manufacturer
Liberty Steel implemented a vehicle safety and asset protection system to stop cranes from colliding.
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