In an industrial setting, the doors used can be heavy and hard to open or close, which can prevent potential damage or other hazards, but can also make them a hazard themselves. Instead, it may be beneficial to look into automatic doors to help keep everyone safe. Enhancing Safety with Automated Doors is possible due to a few features these doors have.
Motion Sensors
In an industrial setting, workers may have their hands full when they’re moving from one area to another. They may also need to move equipment or otherwise be unable to open a door easily on their own. Motion sensors on automated doors detect employees when they’re getting close to the door and automatically open, allowing the employee to walk through without having to stop and open the doors on their own.
Presence Sensors
Injuries can occur if someone is trying to bring something through the door and can’t hold it open. It can close on them, causing severe injuries. With automated doors, however, there is a presence sensor. This detects when someone is going through the door, and it won’t close until the doorway is fully clear. Employees can take their time going through the doors without worrying about them closing.
Slow Speeds
Doors that slam open or closed can have the potential to cause injury. Someone can get hit by the door while they’re entering or exiting the room, or it can end up closing on their hand. Instead, with automated doors, the doors will open and close slowly. This gives the person plenty of time to get through it without risk of injury and enables them to get equipment or other items through the door without issue.
Battery Backups
Electronic doors can fail to work if the power goes out. This can leave employees trapped in a dangerous situation, but automated doors will have battery backups. If the power goes down, the doors can still open and close. This enables employees to be able to exit the room even if there is no power, so they aren’t stuck inside until the power is restored. If someone is in a room when the power goes out, they can quickly and safely leave the room and go where they will be safe.
Emergency Openings
If there is an emergency, the doors can be stopped immediately from opening or closing. This helps to prevent potential injuries if an employee is trying to enter or leave the room during the emergency and can help ensure the employees can exit the area during the emergency, even if the battery backup doesn’t work. The emergency stop can completely freeze the door in position, preventing anyone from being trapped.
If you’re looking to increase safety in the workplace, automated doors may be a good idea. Take the time to look into the options to learn more about what they offer and how they can help keep everyone safe. The right automated doors can do a lot to increase safety in the workplace and help prevent potential injuries.
