Fostering a safety-first culture is not only necessary from a regulatory compliance standpoint but is a strategic advantage for modern businesses and organizations. Read on to learn how Columbia vehicles contribute to your culture of safety, wellness, and operational excellence.
Preventing Risks with Onboard Safety Equipment
Equipping company vehicles with appropriate equipment is a critical aspect of a safety-first culture. Columbia vehicles are available with a range of standard and optional safety features to ensure your employees, guests, and facilities remain safe. For example, every Columbia vehicle comes standard with an ANSI-compliant braking system, operator presence safety switch, horn, and reverse alarm. And every industrial vehicle comes standard with a choice of high-visibility color.
For vehicles in high pedestrian traffic environments, Columbia offers pedestrian alert lighting and in-motion alarms, as well as strobe lighting in a variety of color options. And for vehicles operating around other vehicles or in low lighting conditions, Columbia offers lighting packages including head, tail, brake, and turn signals.
For environments with hills and slopes, parking vehicles securely is essential. The Columbia Journeyman, Utilitruck, Payloader Pro, Chariot, and Stockchaser each come with a standard automatic parking brake which engages any time the vehicle is not in motion, as does the Payloader when equipped with optional AC drive.
Columbia Encourages Safe Driving Practices & Facilitates Vehicle Maintenance
Safe driving practices and regular vehicle maintenance are fundamental to ensuring the safety of on-site employees and guests. Each Columbia vehicle is speed-limited from the factory, and custom maximum speeds are available on most vehicles. Columbia also offers safety equipment, such as seatbelts, rails, and racks to secure cargo, and bulkheads to protect drivers from cargo.
Columbia also offers telematics, making it possible to monitor driving behavior and vehicle location. These systems provide feedback and analytics on factors such as speed, charge status, and impact detection enabling managers to identify risky behaviors and provide targeted interventions to reinforce a culture of safety and responsibility.
Prioritize Safety with Columbia
By prioritizing safe vehicles and emphasizing driving safely, workplaces can continue running smoothly. Accidents, injuries, investigations, and down vehicles can quickly hamper productivity and impact the bottom line. Columbia’s range of Built for Work vehicles are ready to meet your safety and reliability needs. Reach out today to book a demo and find out how Columbia can keep your team moving safely!
