Episode of EHSLeaders’ “EHS on Tap,” hosted by Jay Kumar, goes live August 25, 2026
LEXINGTON, KY. August 25, 2026 – Jackson Phillips, Account Manager at Matrix Design Group, joins EHS on Tap, the podcast from EHSLeaders. Hosted by Jay Kumar, Editor-in-Chief of EHSLeaders. The episode goes live today, August 25, 2026, and is available to stream at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeart, or directly on EHSLeaders Podcast Archive.
Why Pedestrian Detection Matter
Collision avoidance and pedestrian detection remain top-of-mind for safety leaders across warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and other industrial operations, where forklifts, pedestrians, and mobile equipment routinely share tight, high-traffic spaces. In the episode, Phillips joins Kumar for a wide-ranging conversation on why these interactions are so difficult to manage, what a strong pedestrian detection strategy looks like in practice, and how safety leaders can move a new system from pilot to plant-wide standard. Additionally, Phillips discusses the importance of operator buy-in and leadership support when implementing new safety technologies.
Key Topics Phillips and Kumar cover:
- Why collision avoidance has become such a critical issue for warehouses and other industrial operations.
- How pedestrian detection systems help reduce collisions between mobile equipment and people on the floor.
- What businesses should weigh and evaluate before adopting a pedestrian detection system.
- How to earn buy-in from leadership and get top-end adoption.
- Why getting operators on board is essential to a new system’s success.
- How to build validation and trust for a new safety system across the enterprise.
“Collision avoidance isn’t just about the technology you put on a forklift. It’s about building a system that operators trust and leadership stands behind,” said Jackson Phillips, Account Manager at Matrix. “I was glad to join Jay and share what we’re seeing across the industry, and what it actually takes to get a pedestrian detection program to stick.”
The episode is part of EHSLeaders’ ongoing EHS on Tap series, which features conversations with safety practitioners and industry experts on the challenges shaping environmental health and safety programs today.
Listen to the full episode: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeart, or directly on EHSLeaders Podcast Archive.
Media Contact
Gretchen Bright, Marketing Manager – gretchen.bright@matrixteam.com