This breakthrough solution uses real-time data to identify high-risk pedestrian and increase forklift safety.
Incidents involving forklifts and powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) continue to pose one of the most serious safety dangers in industrial contexts. MākuSafe, a leader in connected worker technology, has launched MākuSafe Scout. This breakthrough solution uses real-time data to identify high-risk pedestrian and increase forklift safety.
Scout allows forklifts to recognize workers wearing the MākuSafe Ally wristband and provide real-time risk indicators based on pedestrian density nearby. Unlike traditional collision-avoidance systems, which rely on abrupt stops or alerts, Scout’s data-driven method improves operator awareness without disrupting operations. The technology also delivers extensive analytics, assisting safety professionals in determining where and when the highest risk contacts occur, enabling for better decision making and proactive safety interventions.
“Our clients asked for better insights into forklift safety, and we delivered,” stated CEO Gabriel Glynn. “MākuSafe Scout doesn’t just warn operators—it gathers and analyzes safety data, helping companies identify risks, refine workflows, and make real, measurable improvements in workplace safety.”
MākuSafe collaborated with safety-focused organizations to trial Scout for months, and the results were extremely positive. Clients express an improved awareness of pedestrian-forklift interactions and facility congestion.
The ability to identify high-risk regions and optimize facility layouts for increased safety.
Real-time visibility of pedestrian closeness without unnecessary warnings or halt.MākuSafe’s Scout solution is practical, simple, and effective. It has allowed us to cut forklift-pedestrian contacts by more than 70% without affecting driver or pedestrian efficiency. Scout’s actionable insights have helped us re-engineer work processes and eliminate risk!” – Regional Logistics EHS Manager.
Scout’s insights assist organizations to solve crucial safety questions:
- Where do most pedestrian-forklift interactions take place?
- What time of day has the most risk?
- How might improvements in facility layout mitigate high-risk interactions?
MākuSafe Scout enables enterprises to go from reactive to proactive safety management, lowering risk, enhancing productivity, and safeguarding workers like never before.
