Collision Avoidance Systems

Whether you are installing a new overhead crane or upgrading an existing one, WiscoLift’s Collision Avoidance Systems are cost effective, and are fitted to meet your individual material handling requirements.

Collision Avoidance Systems comprise distance sensors that transmit a light beam onto a reflective target. The target returns a signal to the sensor that computes the distance and following pre-set parameters prevents the equipment from colliding. They are often used where multiple cranes are on a single runway, or wherever a single crane is to be prevented from running into runway ends stops or other obstacle. They help to prevent accidents by preventing cranes and other material handling equipment from coming into contact. They can be used to automatically slow cranes and/or stop them are pre-programmed distances from an obstacle.

Overhead crane installations do not automatically include collision avoidance; this is an option that should be considered whenever there are multiple cranes on a runway or when any kind of crane travel impact is to be avoided.

For additional information or pricing on a Collision Avoidance System for your existing overhead cranes, please call our office at 800-242-3477 or email us at smartlift@wiscolift.com.

Is Your Industrial Workplace a Safety Hazard?

What does OSHA constitute as a workplace safety violation? Any identifiable hazard that prohibits a safe work environment for an employee. Let’s look at a few violations that should be obvious, but are routinely missed.

Top Violations

• New employees are not properly trained on equipment and/or safety procedures.
• Barricades are not used to warn people of slippery surfaces.
• Guard rails are not used around elevated platforms or floor holes.
• Protective equipment such as glasses and gloves are not used appropriately or at all.
• Fall protection/prevention is inadequate for the employee’s job and/or not used at all when operating equipment such as an aerial lift truck.
• Overhead lifting and rigging equipment is not inspected prior to using it each day/shift.
• Machinery is not adequately locked and tagged out when maintenance is required.

Were you able to check off any of these violations?

OSHA recommends that all companies have a health and safety program to help eliminate accidents in the workplace. Accidents end up costing the company loss of day’s work and possible OSHA fines if violations are not resolved.

“Responsible employers know that the main goal of a safety and health program is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths, as well as the suffering and financial hardship these events can cause for workers, their families, and their employers.” OSHA.gov

Make Safety a High Priority

Developing a new program may seem like an overwhelming task, however, OSHA provides an informative document called Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. Once downloaded, it will provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the key elements and steps in having an in-house safety program.

Remember, the first and most important step in developing a safety and health program is making sure that management will commit to it and set it as a high priority within the company. 

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