Case Study-Elevating Warehouse Safety with Forkview Camera Solutions

Aswathi countered its forklift fatalities by 38% with SharpEagle in a single year

With more than 4,000 trusted clients, Aswathi is a leading industry offering logistical solutions to diverse industry verticals, including oil and gas, automotives, FMCG, and so on. Warehousing services by Aswathi are entrusted by global partner over the last 15 years as it  continues to be a leading service provider in this sector in the UAE.

The Problem

Aswathi Ltd. estimates an upward growth of 7% every business year and is considered one of the most reliable partners for logistics and warehousing solutions in the GCC region.

However, there was an underlying concern of high fatality risk since the logistics got complicated and the warehouses busier with every new client. In FY 2021-2022, the company observed a 32% increase in the crew injuries. Despite the company efforts of hiring new warehouse traffic managers, they failed to mitigate the injury statistics. Being a solution-oriented firm, they contacted independent consultants to examine the issue. The report narrowed down the primary cause for their warehouse accidents to inefficient traffic management around operating forklifts.

Industry trends showed a 90% likelihood of a forklift being involved in a fatal accident, contributing to around 85 deaths, 34,000 major and 61,800 minor injuries annually. Such high trends in workplaces opened logistics companies like Aswathi Ltd. to a huge liability exposure in accident covers and worker compensations.

The Solution

Warehouse managers at Aswathi Ltd. collaborated with SharpEagle Technology in 2022. Our experts did an on-site visit to conduct a thorough investigation of the warehouse. They reaffirmed the risk factors outlined by the independent consultants and drew a plan of action to counter them. The solutions proposed were tailored to the current challenges for the Aswathi Managers. The additional human resources assigned for traffic management conversely increased the on-ground traffic of the warehouse without delivering substantial results. Our recommendation was to replace human support with technological solutions.

Recommended Product Investments

Forklift Camera System

Product Details
Additional recommendations

Training Modules: To optimize operator’s understanding of forklift operations, along with use and application of other safety measures installed on forklifts.

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Safety Videos: To ensure crew and operator’s daily safety measures and safety protocols in case of an accident or an emergency.

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Monthly Safety Checks: To detect any potential malfunction in the machinery, avoiding accidents beforehand.

The Results

This collaboration with SharpEagle brought a significant shift in the fatality statistics in the Aswathi Ltd. From FY 2023-2024, the company observed a sharp 38% decline in its forklift-related fatalities.

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23%

Decline in Accidents by

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
5%

Decline in Accidents by

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
12%

Decline in Accidents by

LOAD IMBALANCE

Conclusion

SharpEagle’s wireless Forkview Camera System transformed the warehousing company’s operations by enhancing visibility, improving efficiency, and reducing accidents. Its wireless design, combined with durability and real-time visual feedback, eliminated the complexities of traditional wired setups, making it the perfect tool for modern warehouses dealing with high-rack storage.For more information on how SharpEagle’s wireless Forkview Camera System can enhance your warehouse operations, visit our website or contact us directly.

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*Note: The statistics presented in the case study are accurate, verified, but rounded off. The name of the company has been changed for privacy reasons. Any resemblance of the used fictitious company name with an established corporation is not intentional and merely a coincidence.