The project has also analysed existing alert, proximity warning and navigational systems, including
systems based on ultraviolet, microwave and laser technology, together with several applications of speed
limiting technology, and developed and tested a prototype RF-tag and on-vehicle receiver unit to assess costs
and feasibility of using radio frequency technology to identify pedestrians in forklift truck zones.
Testing of different combinations of electronic control devices for on-vehicle or other traffic
management applications for industrial forklift trucks is undertaken at a number of industrial "testbed"
locations.
The blueprint designs will be used in a planned subsidy program targeting existing and prospective
medium-size transport terminal operators in Victoria, where Worksafe Victoria covers the cost of expert
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assistance in translating the blueprint to the specific requirements of an operator willing to use the design as
the basis for their new or upgraded facility.
The development project aims to report its findings in the form of a ”Safe Forklift Management
Manual”, the main focus of which is the safe management of the forklift transport system, with basic
parameters such as rational logistics, good information ergonomics, optimal traffic separation and
management, speed and proximity control, well-structured operational environments, good systems
management and preferred secondary vehicle safety features.