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Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has
launched a new system to help improve forklift safety
in busy warehouses.
The Toyota Material Handling ‘SpotMe’ safety system was
designed to guard against collisions at ‘blind’ intersections
within a warehouse.
It can guard against both forklift-to-forklift and forklift-
pedestrian collisions.
The Toyota SpotMe system was unveiled in Australia at the
Safety Show Sydney, held at the Sydney Showground on 3 to 5
September.
It is available nationally fromTMHA branches, or it can
be installed by TMHA service technicians or a customer’s
maintenance staff.
SpotMe’s infra-red (IR) direction-sensitive sensors detect the
movement of approaching forklifts and pedestrians at the
crossroads.
TMHA national sales and product manager for BT and
Raymond product, Dean Watson, said if a collision danger
is spotted, a SpotMe warning unit is activated to help the
forklift operator(s) and/or operator and pedestrian to avoid an
accident.
“Warehouses are crowded, fast-moving environments requiring
extra attention from forklift operators and pedestrians to
maintain high warehouse safety levels,” he said.
“In areas with restricted visibility, Toyota’s SpotMe alerts
forklift operators and pedestrians to the potential dangers of
collisions, protecting the workers, the forklifts and the goods.”
Mr Watson said alternating flashing lights (LEDs) used by
SpotMe are far more efficient in preventing accidents than
flashing beacons or other types of warning lights.
“SpotMe also provides benefits in reduced wear and tear on
the forklifts, reduced energy consumption and less chance of
damage to goods,” he said.
“With the SpotMe system installed there are fewer panic
braking stops - and therefore improved operator behaviour.
SpotMe also helps reduce the risk of dropping goods and
keeps your forklift in better shape, while also saving energy.”
Mr Watson said Toyota’s SpotMe can be used at crossings,
blind corners, doors and exits.
“The warning unit can be connected to a standalone battery or
plugged into the mains, and the sensor battery lasts up to three
years. The sensor and warning devices are simply fixed to the
walls; no set-up is required on the mobile fleet,” he said.
Toyota launches‘SpotME’warning system
