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Workplace Transport and Pedestrian Safety
in Marinas and Boat Yards
Proximity warning technology for maritime health and safety.
Health and Safety in Marinas and Boat Yards
Under health and safety law, employers have a legal duty to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, their employees’ health, safety, and welfare. Marinas and boatyards are no exception, especially where on-site transport-related hazards exist around the pedestrian-vehicle interface.
Marinas and boatyards are bustling with diverse activities, including boat lifting, launching, service, repairs, and storage operations. These often run alongside onsite marine services, members and visitors accessing berths, general visitor access, contractors, and deliveries.
When a pedestrian comes into contact with vehicles or mobile plant in this environment, the likelihood of any resulting incident being of a serious or fatal nature is very high. To effectively mitigate this significant risk and uphold the employer’s duty, sensor-activated warning signs allow marina and boatyard operators to reduce potential collision risks between pedestrian and vehicle traffic during heavy plant and boat movement operations.
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How does Activated Signage Work?
Typically installed near worksite entry/exit points, doorways, or blind corners, these vehicle-activated signs utilize flashing LED lights at the top and bottom to alert anyone nearby to approaching vehicles. Crucially, the signs only flash when a vehicle is present, ensuring alerts are timely and relevant.
Multi-Fleet
Vehicle Applications for
Health and Safety in Marinas and Boatyards
Reach Stackers
Reach stackers are utilised in port areas to manoeuvre large containers, which can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of collisions.
Forklifts
Forklifts have many different blind spots thanks to the loads they carry, distorted view from the cab and shape of the vehicle. These significantly increase the risk of collisions.
The Benefits of ZoneSafe's Sensor-Activated Warning Signs for Marina Safety
Improving awareness during the movement of heavy machinery and boats around active marinas and boatyards plays a vital role in preventing potential collisions and incidents. The implementation of an activated warning sign brings with it many benefits, including:
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Automatic Real-Time Activation
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Heightens Awareness
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Prevents Complacency & Over Warning
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Highly Visual Warning
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Reduces Operational Risks
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Promotes a Safe Environment
“ZoneSafe’s proximity warning system has been invaluable in enhancing safety in our warehouse, particularly at exits where visibility is impaired due to food hygiene partitions. After a near-miss between a forklift and a staff member, we realized the need for a robust safety solution. The alert system has significantly reduced collision risks and increased awareness among our team.”
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Find out what other sites say about ZoneSafe
SAAM offers cargo support services in Chile and South America, employing over 7000 people with an active presence in over 10 countries.
With the growth of global trade, Callao port and terminal operators are handling an increasing volume of cargo and shipping containers.
Other Projects We’ve Delivered
Virginia Hayward,
Warehousing & Logistics
Warehousing & Logistics
Virginia Hayward has reported a dramatic reduction in the number of near misses and accidents since the implementation of ZoneSafe.
Keyo,
Agricultural Services
Agricultural Services
ZoneSafe enhanced situational awareness and decreased the chances of vehicle/pedestrian incidents while preserving the welfare of the animals.
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