Linde Safety Guard - Material Handling Safety Innovations
July 2, 2025
What if people, forklifts, and warehouses could communicate with each other?
Material handling operations like loading and unloading trucks can encounter potentially hazardous situations. When industrial trucks are in use, there exists a complex interplay between man and machine. In the worst-case scenario, this can lead to injury or property damage.
Every aspect of any material handling application demands constant vigilance by all personnel involved: Blind corners, low visibility areas and distracting noises are all ever-present safety risks in intralogistics and manufacturing working environments.
The Linde Safety Guard is an innovative monitoring system which provides an early warning of potential hazards in these scenarios.
Safety When it Matters Most
The Linde Safety Guard is an advanced assistance system designed to enhance safety for both forklift operators and nearby pedestrians. It uses real-time alerts to warn of potential dangers, allowing all parties to respond quickly. Depending on the setup and environment, the system delivers warnings through sound signals, flashing LED lights, or vibrations. These all help to prevent accidents and damage before they happen.
Whether it's excessive speed, pedestrians crossing a forklift's path, or poor visibility, numerous factors can lead to accidents when operating industrial trucks. The Linde Safety Guard can be customized to monitor and address these specific risks, helping to create a safer working environment.
Always in the Safe Zone
Excessive speed, pedestrians in a truck’s path, or limited visibility are just a few of the many factors that can cause accidents when using forklifts. The Linde Safety Guard system can be tailored to detect and respond to these specific risks, enhancing overall workplace safety.
Hazardous Workplace Zones for Industrial Trucks and Pedestrians
In areas like corners, junctions, or hall entrances, forklifts can present serious hazards to pedestrians. The Linde Safety Guard system offers early warnings to both operators and pedestrians, enhancing situational awareness. Its signals can penetrate walls and shelving, with precision accuracy down to 10cm Importantly, the system only issues alerts when a real threat is detected, minimizing false alarms.
Excessive Speed
Accidents can occur if industrial trucks travel too fast through areas where personnel frequently cross. Long, straight stretches can also tempt forklift operators to exceed a safe travel speed. The Linde Safety Guard automatically reduces travel speed in these critical areas.
Multi-Truck Accidents
Collisions between forklifts often happen at crossing points with limited or obstructed visibility. In such situations, the Linde Safety Guard system alerts all nearby operators to the presence of other trucks in the area. The Truck Unit even indicates the direction from which another vehicle is approaching. The system’s warning threshold can be customized by adjusting the minimum distance between trucks before an alert is activated.
Wearable Safety: The Pedestrian Warning Band from Linde
The Pedestrian Warning Band is designed to enhance safety for individuals working around forklifts. It alerts the wearer to approaching vehicles using vibrations, sound, and light signals, and has pinpoint accuracy of up to 10cm. Engineered for both safety and comfort, the band features an ergonomic design that fits easily over certified high-visibility vests. Its user-friendly, replaceable battery makes it ideal for continuous use, including demanding multi-shift operations.
To learn more about how the Linde Safety Guard can improve safety in your operation, contact us below, or visit your local Williams Machinery location today.