Pallet-Track has come up with a new way to keep forklifts safe after working with a US logistics IT expert.
The pallet network in Wolverhampton has teamed up with Samsara to build a custom forklift safety technology solution using AI tracking systems. This is the first of its type in the UK.
Pallet-Track has spent more than £100,000 on implementing tracking, cameras, and AI technologies as part of its continuous effort to make warehouses safer.
Pallet-Track was the first to look for a custom solution since camera technology for HGVs is easy to get, but forklift safety technology hasn’t yet made it to the UK market in this advanced form.
The system can record and evaluate severe braking, identify areas for improvement, and even detect driver fatigue using AI.
The technology can also identify who is driving and monitor driving behaviour through facial recognition.
Anthony Ratchford head of safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) at Pallet-Track, said: “We are proud to be investing heavily in SHEQ and leading the way for forklift safety in the industry with this innovative solution.
“Our long-term goal is to set a target safety score for all forklift drivers at our hub and ensure this score is maintained by providing our drivers with familiarisation and refresher training, if required.
“Working with Samsara has enabled us to develop the technology we need to drive our commitment to safety forward and to utilise AI to detect, notify and report any unsafe behaviour in the warehouse.”
Stuart Godman, CEO at Pallet-Track, added: “Pallet-Track is undergoing a period of rapid growth and change, so it is vital that we continue to invest and prioritise the safety of our operations team.
“This technology is game-changing for the industry and will ensure that hub safety is not compromised as we continue to grow at this pace.”
Pallet-Track is a network of more than 90 distribution professionals who are shareholders and move more than 4 million pallets every year.
