What is the ZoneSafe Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) system?

The ZoneSafe V2P system provides forklift pedestrian proximity detection, designed to eliminate vehicle-to-person collisions in challenging environments. It works by creating a protective zone around the vehicle and using wearable tags to provide simultaneous warnings to both the driver and the individual on foot.

How does forklift pedestrian proximity detection manage risks in blind spots and through obstructions?

This is a core capability of our V2P system. It does not rely on line of sight and is specifically engineered to detect personnel through racking, stacked goods, buildings, and blind corners, mitigating risk in areas where standard visual awareness or human attention fails.

What is the detection range for the ZoneSafe V2P system?

The V2P system is optimised for short to medium distances, typically operating effectively between 3 and 10 metres. This range is ideal for busy, congested warehouses and loading bays where personnel and vehicles frequently share tight spaces and require rapid, reliable detection.

What does the pedestrian wear for the V2P system?

Pedestrians wear a small, robust active VibraTag. This lightweight device provides an immediate vibrating alert directly to the wearer the moment a vehicle is detected nearby. This haptic feedback ensures they are instantly aware of the hazard, even in high-noise environments where audible alarms might be missed.

Which components do I need for forklift pedestrian proximity detection?

The right configuration depends on your specific site layout and traffic density. The most efficient next step is to speak with our safety specialists for a site assessment. We will help define your highest-risk areas – such as blind intersections or shared thoroughfares – to provide a tailored, transparent quote.

How does forklift pedestrian proximity detection improve workplace safety?

Forklift pedestrian proximity detection improves safety by triggering alerts for drivers and pedestrians when they come too close to each other. Using active RFID detection, the system creates a 360° proximity zone around the vehicle. When a pedestrian wearing a ZoneSafe tag enters this zone, both the operator and the pedestrian receive alerts. This two-way alert system improves awareness around moving vehicles and gives both people time to react before a dangerous interaction occurs.

Why choose ZoneSafe for forklift pedestrian proximity detection?

Using ZoneSafe for forklift pedestrian proximity detection helps organisations reduce collision risks in environments where vehicles and workers operate in close proximity. By improving awareness around moving vehicles, the system supports safer interactions between operators and pedestrians while allowing operations to continue efficiently.

How do I manage tags effectively?

To manage your tags effectively, treat them as critical safety equipment by following a simple three-step cycle: verify their operational status with the Plus Tag Tester before site entry, ensure they are returned to boards and chargers after every shift, and use the My ZoneSafe platform to assign tags and monitor battery health.

Why do forklift-pedestrian accidents happen on busy worksites?

Even with training and safety procedures in place, forklift operators cannot react to hazards they cannot see. Blind spots, racking, stored materials and busy operational environments often limit visibility around moving vehicles. When pedestrians and vehicles share the same workspace, these visibility limitations create dangerous interaction points where serious incidents can occur. Technologies that improve awareness around moving vehicles can help reduce these risks and support safer interactions between operators and workers. Here at ZoneSafe we specialise in forklift pedestrian proximity detection, helping significantly reduce the risk of workplace accidents.

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HFR Camera Detection Systems

Human form recognition (HFR) cameras reduce the risk of worksite vehicle-to-pedestrian accidents.

How Do HFR Camera Detection Systems Create Safer Working Environments?

ZoneSafe’s Human Form Recognition (HFR) Camera Detection Systems are the latest safety technology for detecting everyone on your busy worksite. Fitted to plant machinery such as forklifts, shovel loaders, and excavators, each camera is strategically positioned on the vehicle to eliminate dangerous blind spots, detect your workforce, and alert the driver before an accident can happen.

Detecting everyone around a moving vehicle enhances situational awareness, builds driver confidence, and helps drivers know when to stop, reducing the risk of collision. Knowing when a person gets too close to a moving vehicle significantly reduces the risk of worksite accidents. Fitting ZoneSafe HFR Camera Detection Systems helps create a much safer working environment for your workforce.

HFR Cameras can be fitted to any type of vehicle.

HFR Cameras have an adjust. detection range - 0.5 to 20m.

Everyone is detected around the vehicle, even in blind spots.

Each system creates situational awareness for the driver.

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HFR Camera Detection System Options

HFR Camera System 1

Suitable for VNA Forklifts, 2 cameras are fitted to the forklift, 1 at the front and 1 at the back to detect pedestrians approaching the vehicle through narrow aisles. This option has no side detection for the vehicle.

HFR Camera System 2

Fitted to forklifts or vehicles of a similar size, 2 cameras are mounted at the front for wide angle detection and one camera at the back. (this solution can be also reversed for a 2 camera set up at the back if required).

HFR Camera System 3

The 4 camera set up fits any type of vehicle, and as part of the system, comes complete with a visual indicator unit set up next to the driver highlighting the person detection's location - front, back, left or right.

HFR Camera System 4

The ultimate camera detection system is set up with cameras to detect people who can be seen around the vehicle blind spots and proximity warning to detect people from behind racking or stacks of product.

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Other camera options are available. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

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How Does An HFR Camera Work?

Using embedded deep learning algorithms, the camera is trained to identify physical human characteristics such as body geometry, proportions, and movement patterns, alerting the driver as soon as a person is detected via the in-cab control unit or 4-way indicator unit.

The HFR camera detection system AI processes everything locally within the camera unit. No external tags, wearables, or extra hardware are needed to detect pedestrians. Every person on site is detected as soon as they enter the camera detection range, including visitors, sub-contractors, and delivery drivers.

ZoneSafe HFR cameras are a tagless detection option, ideal for sites with high pedestrian turnover or changing workforces where tag management isn’t possible. Construction companies are taking the lead, using this type of safety technology to reduce the risk of accidents. The main benefit of using an HFR camera detection system is the ability to detect everyone around a vehicle (including within blind spots) without your workforce having to wear tags for a proximity warning system.

HFR Camera Detection System Components

HFR Camera

HFR Cameras are fitted to the vehicle to detect everyone up to 20 metres away. Each camera is positioned to detect anyone approaching in the vehicle's blind spots.

Control unit

The in-cab control unit provides instant audible and visual warnings to the driver every time a pedestrian worker is detected so they may take any action required.

4-Way Indicator

The 4-Way Indicator provides instant audible and visual warnings to the driver alerting them of the persons approximate detected location around the vehicle.

Some of the clients we have worked with:

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Blind corners, vehicle blind spots, concealed entrances, obstructions, poor visibility and unexpected behaviours increase the risk of accidents between moving vehicles and your workforce.

ZoneSafe proximity warning and alert safety technology creates a detection zone around vehicles, so dangers are detected (even when they can’t be seen) and collisions are avoided.

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For over 30 years, Avonwood Developments has worked with organisations worldwide to improve workplace transport safety. ZoneSafe proximity warning and HFR camera detection systems help companies strengthen safety practices and protect workers operating around moving vehicles.

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