The implementation of new and improved safety standards is a top priority at terminals and depots across South Africa – and speed restrictions top the list. According to Lenny Naidoo, national product specialist for Konecranes container handling equipment at the EIE Group, many managers at terminals and depots are introducing speed limitations as part of the new package of safety standards. “Not only is this one way of reducing risk on sites, but it also reduces wear and tear on equipment,” said Naidoo. “There has been a global movement to be compliant with speed restrictions,” said Naidoo.
One of the major challenges has been the lack of tools available to monitor and control the speed of traffic moving through terminals and depots. The company recently introduced Konecranes Work Zone, a new service offering safety assistance for lifting trucks. It's a suite of locationbased services designed to improve the safety of lift truck operations, especially in busy, high-traffic environments. According to Naidoo, Konecranes Work Zone uses
geofencing, a new safety and yard efficiency product which uses GPS technology to create virtual fences around realworld areas. These areas can then be used to trigger user defined alerts – this can be information about height limitations, speed limits or other safety matters. The alerts can be displayed on the driver’s display or by SMS or email to chosen recipients. “It includes different applications of geofencing,” said Naidoo. “This is a big step for the lift truck industry and shows the future of Smart Connected Lift Trucks.”
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Konecranes Work Zone offers safety assistance for lifting trucks. – Lenny Naidoo
