Frequently Asked Questions

A proximity warning system is a technology designed to alert individuals or vehicle operators to each other’s presence around the pedestrian-vehicle interface.

They play a crucial role in reducing the risk of collisions by providing timely alerts and warnings about potential hazards in the vicinity.

Automated audible, visual and haptic feedback alerts pedestrian workers and plant operators, helping them avoid accidents and maintain a safe working environment.

A proximity warning system is meant to alert your employees or vehicle operators about the presence of others when working in industrial settings or similar.  

Its primary function is to provide an early warning to prevent collisions, accidents, or other dangerous situations.

Proximity warning systems rely on radio frequency identification technology to sense if people, vehicles, or assets are near the vehicle interface. As a result, these systems provide your employees with auditory, visual, and tactile feedback, helping them to uphold a safe working environment.

ZoneSafe supplies vehicle detection and pedestrian detection solutions. We also provide technology to enable vehicles to detect each other, and other ZoneSafe solutions, such as signage and cones.

Proximity warning systems fit multi-fleet vehicles, regardless of its shape and size. Forklifts for example can benefit from proximity warning systems, which, are widely considered the most dangerous form of workplace transport but instrumental across a variety of worksites.

Workplaces with heavy vehicle traffic, such as warehouses, manufacturing sites, and recycling facilities can significantly benefit from installing these systems to enhance safety.

ZoneSafe solutions can be tailored to ensure they meet the specific safety and operational needs of different industrial environments.

There are several variations of the system, but ZoneSafe generally works by creating an adjustable 360-degree detection zone around hazards. An antenna is fitted to workplace vehicles and pedestrians are assigned tags as part of their PPE. When a tagged person enters the detection zone, an audio/visual/vibration alarm is raised to alert both the driver and pedestrian of the presence of risk so that they may stop their activity and avoid collision.

ZoneSafe includes a data management feature that provides real time insights into every breach.

It collects detailed analytics on vehicle movements and compare events, tag battery levels, and monitor personnel.

This data allows employers to assess safety concerns across the operation by identifying trends and patterns, tracking vehicle activity and highlighting near miss occurrences. This valuable insight provides the basis for improvements in safety procedures and enhanced fact-based training to highlight areas of concern.

In high-risk sectors, manual handling equipment and heavy machinery including forklift trucks, shovel loaders, telehandlers, HGVs and excavators, play a vital role, however these types of equipment have the potential to cause severe and even fatal accidents when proper safety precautions aren’t taken around their use.

By installing a proximity warning system, vehicle operators and pedestrians are alerted to the presence of hazards and can immediately make the crucial decision to stop their activity and prevent an accident from happening and dramatically improve safety.

• Reduction in vehicle-person and vehicle-vehicle collisions
• Increased situational awareness and improvement in safe working behaviour onsite
• Improved overall site safety
• Boost to staff morale
• Reduction in serious accidents and injury to employees and visitors
• Reduction in damage to equipment • Avoidance of fines, compensation claims and reputational damage

ZoneSafe’s system is designed for quick deployment and is virtually maintenance-free.

Each installation varies but the system can be successfully fitted in as little as 20 minutes.

Their robust nature ensures they are able to withstand tough conditions and environments.

By reducing accident risks, it helps organisations comply with safety regulations and avoid potential fines and legal costs.

It increases employee confidence, allowing them to focus more on productivity and efficiency with enhanced safety.

ZoneSafe has over 30 years of experience in the industry and has helped numerous companies increase safety in the workplace by reducing accidents, collisions, and vehicle damage. Our safety technologies are entirely customisable so that we can offer you a tailored solution that meets your safety requirements.

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ZoneSafe proximity warning systems can work alongside existing safety measures, enhancing overall site safety through its modular and customizable design.