Forklift Safety – MākuSafe Scout
Identify Hidden Risks & Protect Your Workforce
Forklift and powered industrial vehicle (PIV) incidents are a top safety concern in industrial environments. Traditional safety measures focus on training and awareness, but blind spots, congestion, and unpredictable worker movements continue to pose serious risks. MākuSafe Scout™ takes forklift safety to the next level, using real-time data to help organizations identify risk patterns, improve visibility, and make informed safety decisions before incidents occur.
You are right to be concerned…
In the U.S., forklift-related accidents and injuries between forklifts and pedestrians are a significant safety concern. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other safety sources:
- Accident Rates: Each year, around 85 to 100 fatal accidents involve forklifts, and 34,900 serious injuries occur, with a significant portion of these involving pedestrians.
- Pedestrian Injuries: It’s estimated that 20% of all forklift accidents involve a pedestrian, translating to roughly 7,000 injuries annually. These can result from workers being struck, crushed, or caught in forklift operations.
MākuSafe Scout™ helps you avoid adding to the statistics.
“MākuSafe has delivered a very practical, easy, and useful solution in Scout. It has helped us reduce forklift-pedestrian interactions by more than 70%, without sacrificing productivity of drivers or workers on foot. We have been able to use actionable insights delivered by Scout to re-engineer work processes and eliminate risk!” – Regional Logistics EHS Manager
How MākuSafe Scout™ Works
MākuSafe Scout™ pairs with the MākuSafe Ally™ wearable armband, worn by workers, to track and analyze real-time interactions between forklifts and pedestrians. Hardware installed in forklifts detects worker presence and displays low, moderate, and high-density indicators to operators, helping them navigate safely. More than just an alert system, Scout collects valuable data on worker-PIT interactions to help safety leaders proactively make evidence-based improvements.
Data-Driven Safety Insights for Proactive Decision-Making
With Scout, safety managers gain unprecedented visibility into forklift risks, answering critical questions like:
✔ Where do the highest-risk interactions occur in our facility?
✔ What times of day or shifts pose the most risk?
✔ Which operators experience the most pedestrian interactions?
✔ Where could layout changes or safety interventions reduce hazards?
Armed with this real-time, actionable data, organizations can optimize workflows, reduce congestion, and proactively address safety concerns before they lead to injuries or near misses.
A Smarter Alternative to Collision Avoidance Systems
Unlike traditional PIT safety solutions that rely on alarms or forced stopping—both of which can create new hazards—MākuSafe Scout™ focuses on data-driven awareness. Instead of startling operators or causing sudden stops, Scout provides continuous visibility into worker density, allowing for safer, human-centered decision-making that aligns with operational needs. Adjustable detection sensitivity ensures that organizations can tailor Scout to their specific environments.
Take Control of Forklift Safety with MākuSafe Scout™
MākuSafe Scout™ is the next evolution in connected worker safety—combining real-time monitoring with long-term risk analysis to create safer, more efficient facilities.
✔ Increase awareness & reduce risk without disrupting operations.
✔ Leverage real-time data to make proactive, evidence-based safety decisions.
✔ Protect workers & optimize safety programs with continuous monitoring and insights.
Read our blog article entitled “Forklift Safety: A Smarter, More Practical Approach“.
Download the one page MākuSafe Scout flyer here.
Ready to see how MākuSafe Scout™ can transform forklift safety at your facility?
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