Introducing ForkSafe Monitor: A New System for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
Mars Token Solutions (MTS), headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has launched an innovative product named the ForkSafe Monitor. This new system is designed to improve safety and operational efficiency in forklift operations, especially in warehouses and factories.
Key Features of ForkSafe Monitor
The ForkSafe Monitor addresses potential hazards in forklift operation, which currently account for approximately 2,000 accidents per year in Japan. Many of these incidents stem from rapid maneuvers or a lack of attention. MTS has previously supported logistics digital transformation through UHF forklift systems and vehicle-mounted terminals. However, the challenge of digitizing safety data remained unsolved. To tackle this issue, the ForkSafe Monitor has been developed, elevating safety management from subjective human experience to a data-driven PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle.
Immediate Logging of Dangerous Behaviors
One of the system's standout features is its ability to log risky maneuvers, such as sudden braking, rapid acceleration, and sharp turning, in real-time. These actions are monitored using sensors installed on the forklifts, with the data being sent directly to a dashboard accessible via a computer. This allows managers to visualize both safety and operational statistics at a glance.
Future Upgrades
Databases, statistical outputs, and eventually facial recognition capabilities to identify drivers will be added. This integration aims to enhance the management of individual performance data based on concrete risk metrics and personal safety scores.
System Components
The ForkSafe Monitor consists of several essential components:
- - Safety Detection Sensors: Installed on the forklifts to detect and record potentially hazardous actions.
- - Interlinked Management Function: Works seamlessly with forklift terminals to track individual performance accurately.
- - Dashboard Interface: Provides a centralized location for real-time management and visualization of driver behavior and operational effectiveness.
Real-Time Safety Monitoring
The system generates immediate alerts in case of dangerous operations. Administrators receive notifications synced with warning lights, ensuring swift responses to unsafe behaviors. Furthermore, the dashboard visualizes metrics like the number of abrupt actions, safety scores for each vehicle and driver, and highlights trends using rankings and heatmaps.
Enhanced Operational Insights
ForkSafe Monitor not only emphasizes safety but also improves operational efficiency. It allows the aggregation of data regarding the number of moving units, total operating hours, and utilization rates, which can be crucial for planning vehicle deployment and shifts.
Data Management Capabilities
Users have the ability to extract logs in CSV format based on timeframes, vehicles, or drivers, facilitating reporting and analysis using tools such as Excel. The upcoming facial recognition feature will identify drivers automatically, offering tailored safety scores and insights for individual users.
Product Reach and Future Development
MTS is committed to continuous improvement and plans to explore further data analysis and AI technology for early detection of hazardous behaviors. Future upgrades may include deeper insights into operational metrics and predictive analytics for enhanced safety management across forklift operations.
Pricing and Availability
The ForkSafe Monitor is available at an open price point, and interested customers can learn more directly through MTS's website:
ForkSafe Monitor.
Company Overview
Mars Token Solutions provides comprehensive RFID and barcode solutions tailored to the needs of businesses. With a focus on both hardware and software, they ensure efficient implementation and integration within customer operations. For further inquiries, contact the sales team at MTS via telephone or email.
This innovative product marks a significant leap forward in the realm of forklift safety management, helping to protect employees while enhancing operational efficiency across various industries.