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Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions contacted SLD to address a high-risk WH&S area in their warehouse. A narrow alleyway intersected a off-grid solar pedestrian warning system and adjoining pallet racking, creating blind spots for forklifts and pedestrians, which increased the risk of collisions. The client requested a reliable solar pedestrian crossing system and a forklift alert system to indicate when pedestrians or forklifts were present.
After initial consultations, several challenges became apparent. First, as the works would all be internal, mains power access would be needed. Second, as the pedestrians and forklifts entered the alleyway at opposite sides, multiple points of visual alerts would be required, each being tailored to drivers or pedestrians accordingly. Third, the visual alerts indicating a forklift is in the alleyway will need to remain active the entire time a forklift is present.
SLD’s Australian made solar pedestrian warning system and forklift entranceway were built as two independent alert systems. SLD installed a push button triggered system at the pedestrian crossing, which would illuminate a back-lit, edge-lit pedestrian crossing sign at forklift entranceway to the alley. The sign would illuminate for 20 seconds, giving pedestrians significant time to walk across the alleyway, while indicating to drivers not to enter.
On the Forklift entranceway side, SLD installed several long-range motion detector beams running down the length of the alleyway, which illuminate several custom built, back-lit, edge-lit forklift warning signs when triggered. When a forklift driver enters the alleyway, they will trigger the solar pedestrian warning system’s motion detections beams, automatically alerting pedestrians on the other end that a forklift was present, where they would wait for them to pass before proceeding.
The two solar pedestrian warning systems work exceptionally well and achieve Unitrans’ objective of reducing the WH&S risk in the location.
Key points:
It provides clear, visible alerts to forklift drivers whenever pedestrians are present, reducing the risk of collisions in high-traffic areas.
Yes, motion detection beams keep the forklift warning signs active as long as a forklift is in the alleyway, ensuring continuous safety monitoring.
Absolutely. The modular design, dual alert points, and configurable signage make it suitable for a wide range of warehouse configurations and safety requirements.
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Ethan and the team at SLD were extremely patient and helpful with my order of 7 large solar speed signs on 190kg [Steel] bases, being sent to Victoria for installation across my workplace, which is a public use space. Ethan answered many technical questions with ease, and assisted with troubleshooting, the shipping and delivery, assembly and changing the radar speed. Their accounts team adhered to my companies strict policies, and the project went live yesterday. Would recommend the company and products. Thank you Ethan, Scott and team. – Lisa Pettifer, Project Manager
We were receiving multiple reports of speeding in the village from our residents. After investigating the problem areas and delivering the solution, I can confidently say that the Solar Speed Signs have reduced the incidents of speeding in the village. – Deon Moran, Village Manager
We live in a gated lifestyle resort of 375 residents, we have narrow roadways and no foot paths so it’s a shared pedestrian/vehicle environment. The speed limit within the resort is 10kph, which despite numerous conventional signs was regularly exceeded by visitors and residents alike. We purchased the portable flashing sign from SLR and the change in driver behavior was apparent within a very short period. This is a cost-effective deterrent, and very easy to use and deploy, we are considering purchasing another. – Peter Lake
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