Alarms for forklift accidents

Forklifts often collide with workers in close proximity due to driver fatigue or distracted driving, potentially toppling entire storage racks. For instance, according to statistics from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), between 2017 and 2024, over 290 worker deaths or fatal injuries in the U.S. were related to forklift accidents. Not only do these accidents threaten worker safety, but they also lead to equipment damage, shelf collapses, production disruptions, and costly repairs.

Limitations of Traditional Barriers

While traditional concrete or steel barriers and walls provide some protection against forklift collisions, they have the following drawbacks:

Frequent Damage & Repairs: Under high-frequency impacts, traditional barriers are easily damaged, requiring frequent maintenance and disrupting warehouse operations.

Inadequate Visibility: Compared to more flexible and warning-effective guardrails, traditional facilities often fail to attract sufficient attention before accidents.

High Maintenance Costs: Constant repairs not only increase expenses but also introduce new safety risks.

If your facility frequently faces issues with damaged concrete or steel barriers, it’s time to upgrade to a more flexible, efficient polymer guardrails.

Why Choose Aotto Flexible Barriers?

1. Superior Impact Resistance

Aotto flexible barriers absorb impact energy and reduce injuries when forklifts collide with pedestrians, machinery or shelves.

2. Low Maintenance & High Durability

Compared to traditional guardrails, flexible guardrails remain stable after multiple impacts, significantly reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacement, which minimizes operational disruption due to repairs.

3. Enhanced Safety Awareness

Yellow guardrail design with customizable height can promptly remind forklift operators to pay attention to their surroundings and prevent collisions due to driver fatigue or inattention.

4. Installation & Adaptability

Aotto Flexible Guardrails are suitable for various warehouse layouts, which can be customized and installed according to specific site requirements, perfectly adapting to workplaces where pedestrians and forklifts coexist.

In practice, it is increasingly being chosen by warehouse businesses as the preferred solution for preventing forklift collisions. This not only ensures employee safety but also reduces equipment repair and shelf restoration costs, significantly improving overall operational efficiency and safety.