At Claitec we know that the best way to manage a period of uncertainty such as the current one is to pause, take a deep breath, and to clearly define where you want to go. And that is exactly what we have done.

It has been an unusual year in every way, but we have decided to make the most from all the lessons learns.

The result has been an increased focus on human talent.

That’s why we are very happy to end this 2020 expanding our team with two new members: Marc in the R&D department and Sergi in the production department.

Sergi sepecialises in the maintenance of electronic equipment. He brings professionalism in repair tasks, process planning, and security protocols ensuring quality, functionality, and respect for the environment. He defines himself as passionate about electronics, a dynamic and responsible person who tries to combine work with CrossFit and trail running.

Marc is a computer engineer and passionate about cybersecurity. He likes to work as a Full Stack Developer and believes in the importance of understanding the entire flow of a computer system from the hardware, the front-end, the back-end, networks, etc. Besides all the time dedicated to cybersecurity, Marc also finds time to go to the gym and play video games, especially his favourite – League of Legends.

Welcome to the team!

As you’re probably aware of, the Tag T-10R is the last step in the T-10 Tag evolution.

As such, it  presents several improvements over its previous version, including:

• Range radius’ better performance
• Ease of detection
• Month-long autonomy battery with wireless recharging capabilities.
  
  

All of these features have been designed to make your daily tasks a lot easier.

Our customers see wireless charging and extensive battery life as a great ally to achieving more effective and productive days in their workplaces. This is because, although the average battery life ranges may vary, they are always around the 30 to 50 days mark – when fully charging in 4 hours and withstanding up to 500 cycles of full charges.

In a warehouse or chain production situation, the average life expectancy for the tag’s battery intensively being used every day  is about 30 days. In the case of a forklift driver or pedestrian with a similiarly intensive use of the tag, the estimated average duration is 40 days. And finally, for an office user who might only use the tag when visiting the warehouse, the average battery life is 50 days.

In other words: great autonomy and practicality!

Functionalities

It’s also important to highlight that the T-10R Tag features high-intensity LED lighting, which helps with rapid detection and visibility of the person wearing the tag. The light it generates has a 360º angle so it can be perceived from all the surroundings in which it is located providing more safety to the work space and helping prevent accidents at work.

In addition, the tag has a vibration system, which is incorporated as a new alert route for operators in the presence of another person or vehicle. It also generates a high intensity audible warning, completing a wide range of alert forms which considerably assist in improving safety in the industry.

The T-10R Tag also stands out because is extremely resistant, making it an ideal component to be used in industries and work areas where operators coexist with cargo vehicles and large machinery.

Do you have any questions on this topic? Any other query or require our advice?

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In this post we’d like to introduce you to three of the tools we at Claitec consider to be essential in any port area.

Their performance, durability and robustness make these tools especially useful for assisting the operators and forklifts that load and unload cargo in port areas and large docks.

1. The TDS (Truck Docking System) Solution minimises the risk of vehicles running over operators in unloading docks. By means of a traffic light, this system warns drivers when operators are present in nearby spaces.
   
   For the operation of the TDS Solution the dock must be equipped with detection sensors, which verify the presence of an operator and emit the warning signal to the traffic light, thereby removing the danger and reducing accidents at work. It is a very easy to install solution, which also stands out for the durability and robustness of the devices that make up the system.
   
   
   
2. The PAS (Pedestrian Alert System) warns forklift drivers when a person is detected in adjustable distances of 1 to 6.5 meters.
   
   The PAS is a unique system capable of differentiating people and objects. It even detects operators behind a wall or a bookcase. In a port area or on a loading dock – where there’s usually a lot of traffic and a large flow of operators in common spaces – this tool becomes extremely helpful in preventing accidents and improving safety.
   
   
3. The CAS-G2 collision avoidance system: this electronic safety development is an evolution of Claitec’s CAS system and it warns forklift drivers when it detects other cargo vehicles in nearby and hazardous areas.
   
   The CAS-G2 tool is presented as a perfect support system for drivers working in port areas or large loading docks. It provides drivers a lot more information about the space through which they circulate, helping them prevent risks and make better decisions in the operation and handling of loads.
   
   

Are you keen to find out more about any of these solutions?

Do you need advice on any of our products?

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The VAS (The Visual Alert System) solution is an innovative system that warns pedestrians and / or forklifts in risk situations by projecting signals on the ground. This modern system has been achieving great results and is highly requested by our customers for their work spaces.

This solution – which consists of warning projections on the ground as those seen in the video -, is highly innovative and makes a real difference when organising the traffic of pedestrians and forklifts in our industries.

We have seen time and time again that the implementation of this solution in a workspace considerably reduces the number of occupational accidents, it alerts operators and it keeps them informed about situations that require attention more efficiently than other solutions.

It’s important to remember that the projector’s lenses can come in either one, two or three colours and the projected symbol is customisable. Some examples of what can be projected are:

• A forklift.
• A pedestrian.
• A STOP warning sign.
• A crosswalk.
• A speed limit sign.
• A “no smoking” notice or an indication that mobile use is prohibited.
• Among many other options…
  

This system stands out over other warning and signalling options because:

• It is easier to visualise and therefore more effective. Ground projections have better visibility than those projected at height.
• They are more efficient than panoramic mirrors. When the projector emits its signal on the ground it’s easier to get people’s attention.
• It provides a much more direct and easy warning to workers, who can circulate more safely.
  
  

There are other advantages to the VAS system which we highlighted in this recent article.  

The many benefits of this system are the reason why more and more customers choose to have this tool installed in their workplaces.

Are you keen to find out more about our solutions?

Do you need advice on any of our products?

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One of the aspects our customers tend to value most from our range of safety tools is their ability to be combined and integrated into their daily work to achieve much more efficient and safe processes that greatly impact the reduction of occupational accidents.

In this regard, today we’d like to talk about four different solutions that work in perfect harmony to improve the operation and safety in heavy machinery entry and exit spaces in our industries.

1. Solución TCS (Traffic Control System). This solution issues a proper warning when pedestrians enter the heavy machinery transit zone. Ideal for separating operators from trucks/forklifts, Through the use of traffic lights, signalling beacons, safety gates and railings, drivers and operators can be notified of each other’s presence so as to prevent accidents.
   
   
2. TDS Solution (Truck Docking System). A tool specially designed to assist drivers, particularly during loading and unloading manoeuvres at the docks. This solution takes into account the intense work dynamics in these spaces and stands out for its durability and resistance, having achieved very good results among our clients.
   
   
3. LSA Solution. A tool designed to limit vehicle speed in cargo spaces and, consequently, to help prevent accidents. The LSA Solution is an electronic system specially designed to complement the safety tools of cargo vehicles and to reduce their speed in areas where operators or other pedestrians appear on foot. It is certainly of key importance in spaces where there’s a lot of movement as those mentioned.
   
   
4. And finally, Collision avoidance system (CAS-G2). A state-of-the-art tool that adapts perfectly to heavily trafficked spaces and serves to reduce accidents caused by collisions of cargo vehicles. It is a driver support system that provides more information about the space through which it circulates, and it allows the person in charge of the vehicle to know where other trucks/forklifts are located.
   
   

Do you have any questions? Specific inquiries? Would you like to find out more about these or solutions?

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As explained in our earlier chapters, in this series we are focusing on some of the recommendations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labour, a referent for those of us who work to improve safety in industries and to reduce workplace accidents.

Today, we’ll be analysing the incidence of fatal blows in the total number of work accidents, the risk they entail and some of the ways these can be prevented. We will also discuss some of the tools that can be used to prevent all the risks associated to this issue.

First, it’s important to remember that in the US, one in four deaths in the construction industry are the result of the collision with a vehicle. In general, being hit by an object is a very recurrent cause of accidents in the industrial world, and in the construction sector, in particular, up to 75% of fatal blows involve heavy equipment, such as trucks, forklifts or cranes.

OSHA’s manuals highlight the importance for occupational health and safety programs to include the many ways in which collision accidents can occur, breaking them down into the following categories:

1. Vehicles.
2. Falling objects or moving through the air.
3. Building block walls.
   
   

Some of OSHA’s suggested measures to apply include:

• Wearing a seat belt.
• Checking the vehicles before each work shift.
• Avoid driving a vehicle in reverse with an obstructed rear view unless there’s an audible reverse alarm or another worker to assist.
• Operating vehicles or equipment only on roads or slopes that are safely constructed and maintained.

Also, it’s important to ensure that:

• Any areas where lifting or emptying devices are to be used are free of workers.
• Lowering or blocking the grader and scraper blades, rear loader, dump bodies, etc. when not in use.
• Applying the parking brakes when parking.
• Not exceeding the load for which the vehicle is rated or its lifting capacity, among other various points.
  
  

At Claitec we have developed various systems that help our clients prevent this type of serious accidents.

The PAS (Pedestrian Alert System) – one of our most requested tools – is designed to minimise any risks of collisions between forklifts and pedestrians in common work areas.

The PCS (Pedestrian Cross Safety System), reduces any risks due to collisions between forklifts and pedestrians in areas of high pedestrian traffic.

The BS (Blind Spot System), extremely helpful in poor visibility areas.

And the NAS (Narrow Aisle Safety System) which, minimises the risks of collision between forklifts in narrow work spaces.

These are just some of the many solutions developed by our team which are being applied with great success in all types of industries.

Do you have any questions about this system?

Do you need Claitec’s advice on any other matter?

Please, don’t hesitate to contact us, we are here to help!

As explained in our earlier chapters, in this series we are focusing on some of the recommendations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor, a referent for those of us who work to improve safety in industries and to reduce workplace accidents.

Today, we’ll be focusing on the analysis made by such institution on the importance of creating safe work spaces in our industries, and how investing in safety always ends up having a positive impact on other dimensions of the business.

The primary goal of the safety and health programs developed by OSHA is to prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace, as well as to avoid the suffering and financial hardship that these events can cause to workers, their families, and employers. Their best practices suggest a proactive approach to managing safety and health in the workplace, and OSHA emphasises that having safe workspaces also results in companies that are strong in all areas.

The agency highlights the fact that the implementation of their recommended practices will help companies in:

• Preventing workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Improving compliance with laws and regulations.
• Reducing costs including significant cuts in compensation premiums for workers.
• Engaging workers.
• Improving their social responsibility goals.
• Increasing productivity.
• Improving overall business operations.
  
  

By looking at it this way, the approach to spending on occupational health and safety can be understood from an ethical and human point of view, as well as from a purely financial point of view – safety is thus seen as a long-term investment that will generate a real financial impact and a clear return for the organisation.

Continue reading part 6

Do you have any questions about this system?

Do you need Claitec’s advice on any other matter?

Please, don’t hesitate to contact us, we are here to help!