Intelligent access management company Traka has recently launched Machine Start, a system designed to improve health and safety at manufacturing sites, retail stores & distribution centres by replacing traditional keys with intelligent iFobs loaded with individual staff training information. The individual iFobs can only be used to power up equipment those staff are authorised to use.
Machine Start uses Traka’s highly secure key cabinets to store the iFobs. Staff identify themselves at the automated cabinet via their PIN or smartcard before being given an iFob. This device will contain information, inputted into the Traka system by a site manager, on training and licenses they have received and therefore what equipment they are qualified to use. Each iFob can only be used to start up machines that correspond to that individual’s authorisation levels.
