But how can the new distance rules be implemented effectively without restricting employees too much in their work? The "Secure Distance Vest" from Linde Material Handling provides a remedy.
This wearable, which is certified in accordance with the EN ISO 20471 safety standard, continuously monitors compliance with the individually configurable minimum distance between employees. If this distance is not maintained, the persons involved are alerted to the missing distance by flashing lights, an acoustic warning signal, and vibration.
The vests communicate via extremely reliable and precise ultra-wideband technology. On the one hand, this is much more precise than Bluetooth or WLAN signals, and on the other hand, it can also penetrate walls, shelves or gates. Moreover, no additional technical infrastructure is required. As soon as the employees have put on their high-visibility vests, they can concentrate fully on their work without having to keep a constant eye on whether they are keeping the prescribed distance.
Johann Kneißl, Head of Workshop Sales at GRUMA, adds: "Flexibility is our strength. Our know-how paired with the proven vehicle quality of the market leader Linde enables us to fulfill almost any customer request and thus offer customized solutions. And as a medium-sized company, we are particularly pleased to have Dehner as another partner in the region in our portfolio."
The safety distance vest is already used in the course of the established assistance system - the Linde Safety Guard - which warns of collisions between industrial trucks and pedestrians in intralogistics. Another solution that Linde has adapted to the new requirements in the wake of the Corona pandemic is the Distance Beeper.
These are small, wearable units that are attached to clothing, belts or by wristband. These offer companies the same range of functions as the distance vest and thus maximum security with minimal implementation effort.
You may now be wondering what happens to the vests and beepers when there is no longer an acute threat of viral infection. Don't worry, investing in the smart safety solutions from Linde Material Handling will pay off even after the pandemic is over. You can easily have the vests and beepers upgraded to the classic Linde Safety Guard functions. Your employees will then be warned of collisions with forklift trucks instead of a lack of distance. Conversely, you can also have Safety Guard systems that are already in use reprogrammed to the new distance warning for infection protection.