Question 1

How long does a warehouse risk assessment take?

Accepted Answer

Our online facility assessment takes about 2 minutes and provides instant results. A professional on-site assessment by an IES engineer typically takes 2–4 hours depending on facility size, and includes a detailed written report with prioritized engineering control recommendations.

Question 2

What factors determine a facility's forklift-pedestrian operational risk level?

Accepted Answer

Key risk factors include the number of active forklifts, whether forklifts share aisles with pedestrians, the number of blind intersections, incident history, and existing engineering controls. Facilities with high forklift density, shared aisles, and no existing controls typically score highest on operational risk assessments.

Question 3

What engineering controls reduce forklift-pedestrian collision risk?

Accepted Answer

Proven engineering controls include zone-based speed management systems, overhead visual alert projectors, pedestrian detection sensors, blue spot warning lights, physical barriers, traffic control gates, and collision avoidance systems. IES designs integrated solutions that combine multiple controls for maximum risk reduction tailored to your specific facility layout.

Question 4

How much does a facility safety audit cost?

Accepted Answer

IES offers initial site assessments with no obligation. Our engineers visit your facility, review your layout and traffic patterns, and provide a comprehensive risk report Comprehensive engineering audits with detailed implementation plans are available as paid engagements. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Question 5

What should be included in a warehouse safety assessment?

Accepted Answer

A thorough warehouse safety assessment should cover: facility layout and traffic flow analysis, forklift fleet size and activity levels, pedestrian-forklift conflict zones, existing engineering control measures, incident history review, blind intersection mapping, and prioritized recommendations for engineering controls. IES assessments include all of these elements plus cost estimates for recommended solutions.