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NicoleJ15  
#1 Posted : 28 October 2019 15:57:32(UTC)
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NicoleJ15

Hi

Could I ask if there are any companys with experience in or have any links to fitting cameras to fork lift trucks and the pro's / con's of doing so.

We are currently exploring the idea for our warehouse and the fleet currently in house to monitor, measure and ultimatly reduce accidents/damage.

Any information would be greatly apprecaiated from any companies or individuals who have had past experience of implementing something similar.

Thank you in advance 

John Carver  
#2 Posted : 28 October 2019 16:13:58(UTC)
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John Carver

Do you mean cameras that can be viewed by management in order to check for any potential incidents, training purposes, etc? Or do you mean a camera that an operator can use while operating the machine?

Within previous employment, CCTV cameras formed a part of the overall workspace and could be called upon in controlled circumstances.

Edited by user 28 October 2019 16:14:36(UTC)  | Reason: Spelling error

MrBrightside  
#3 Posted : 28 October 2019 16:19:05(UTC)
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MrBrightside

Hi,

Do you mean the ones fitted to forks / masts?

We used them at one site, but as the loads we pick up are not on pallets it wasn't very effective for us. They can be quite useful when putting away in high back racking, especially with Reach Trucks.

Not sure about using them for performance measuring.

Roundtuit  
#4 Posted : 28 October 2019 17:19:26(UTC)
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Roundtuit

If you mean the type of DashCam fitted to cars and trucks then for consideration you will need multiple units per vehicle. 1) as each only has a field of view between 140 and 170 degrees so four required for all round view 2) additional units to see around the load on the forks When reviewing footage you would need to remember just because the camera can see it did not mean the driver could.
Roundtuit  
#5 Posted : 28 October 2019 17:19:26(UTC)
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Roundtuit

If you mean the type of DashCam fitted to cars and trucks then for consideration you will need multiple units per vehicle. 1) as each only has a field of view between 140 and 170 degrees so four required for all round view 2) additional units to see around the load on the forks When reviewing footage you would need to remember just because the camera can see it did not mean the driver could.
Gerry Knowles  
#6 Posted : 29 October 2019 16:26:04(UTC)
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Gerry Knowles

A number of years ago the compnay I worked for ran a fleet of forklifts and tow tractors.  They were used to ferry prodcut from the prodcution/testing areas into the warehouse.  To say the least we had a high number of internal traffic related incidents.  This was mostly damage to the walls and doors around the site.  To try and counter act this we fitted all the forklifts with a system (tracklog) which measured speed and impacts, the driver had to use his pin number to start the FLT when he sat on it.  The system worked by isolating the forklift when it had an impact, was driven too fast or was over braked.  The only solution for the driver was to go and get the shift manager to unlock the truck.  This triggered and investigation.  We could also download all of the drivers driving performances to look at who might need some additional attention.  This was very sucessful and showed a massive improvement in driving standards. 

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