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FOVEX SYSTEMS
Dock & Warehouse Safety

Forklift Safety &
Vehicle Restraint AI

Vision AI-powered forklift pedestrian detection and intelligent vehicle restraint systems that eliminate dock accidents, enforce safe-truck-lock protocols, and provide real-time hazard alerts across your entire loading bay operation.

Zero Dock Accidents
360° Forklift Zone Detection
Fail-Safe Restraint Lock
Real-time Hazard Alerts
PLC / Relay Integration
OSHA Compliant Logs
100%

Dock Restraint Verification

<50ms

Pedestrian Alert Latency

360°

Forklift Zone Coverage

72hr

Edge Backup Runtime

Core Modules

Complete Dock & Forklift Safety Platform

An integrated AI system combining vision-based forklift hazard detection with intelligent vehicle restraint — eliminating the two leading causes of dock fatalities.

Module 01

AI Forklift Pedestrian Protection

Stereo depth cameras and deep-learning models create an adaptive safety zone around every operating forklift. Pedestrians, obstacles, and other vehicles trigger automatic speed reduction and audible/visual warnings — preventing collisions before they occur.

Adjustable proximity zone (0.5m–5m radius)
Automatic forklift speed reduction via CAN bus
Night vision + thermal camera support
Multi-forklift simultaneous monitoring
Blind-spot corner detection modules
Impact event recording with timestamped evidence
100% Safety Uptime
Module 02

Intelligent Vehicle Restraint System (VRS)

Vision AI verifies that trucks are correctly positioned and physically restrained before any dock operations begin. The system cross-validates restraint engagement with load sensor feedback, preventing the 'creeping truck' phenomenon responsible for 25% of all dock fatalities.

Computer vision truck position verification
Physical restraint status validation
Dock leveler lockout until safe-state confirmed
Trailer departure detection & warning
Driver communication display panel
Integration with dock equipment (Rite-Hite, Pentalift, Nordock)
Zero Creeping Truck Events
Module 03

Real-Time Hazard Alert System

A graduated alerting engine ensures every hazard event triggers the appropriate response — from on-vehicle audio warnings to site-wide PA announcements and instant supervisor notifications. Every event is logged with video evidence for incident investigation.

On-forklift audio/visual strobe alert
Control room dashboard live incident view
Supervisor mobile push notifications
PA system integration for area warnings
Video clip auto-saved on every event
Shift-end safety incident summary reports
Multi-Channel Real-Time Alerts
Module 04

Dock Operations Management Dashboard

Centralized visibility into all dock bays, forklift status, and safety compliance metrics. Real-time and historical data enables operations managers to optimize throughput while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Live dock bay status board
Forklift utilization and safety score tracking
Shift-wise incident trend analysis
OSHA-ready compliance report exports
API integration with WMS / ERP systems
Predictive maintenance alerts for dock equipment
Full Operational Visibility
System Architecture

How the System Works

Adaptive detection and control loops running on the edge to ensure absolute dock safety.

01

Active Sensing

Forklift 360° stereo depth cameras scan the vehicle's surrounding path.

02

Proximity Compute

Edge AI calculates safety vectors and distance bounds in real-time (<15ms).

03

Restraint Lock

Chassis alignment is verified, and physical wheel locks automatically engage.

04

Control & Lockout

Direct CAN bus commands slow the vehicle, or leveler door relays lock out.

05

OSHA Telemetry

All override attempts and safety triggers are archived for compliance logging.

Compliance & Safety Standards Met

Our system is designed to meet the most stringent global workplace safety regulations.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178

Powered industrial truck safety regulations compliance

ANSI/ITSDF B56.1

Safety standard for low-lift and high-lift trucks

ISO 3691-4

Industrial trucks — safety requirements for driverless trucks

OSHA 1910.26

Dockboards (bridge plates) and loading dock safety

FAQ

Common Questions

Zero Dock Accidents Starts Here.

Book a free dock safety audit and see how Fovex can eliminate forklift and dock accidents at your facility.