How does the Forklift safety light system improve forklift safety?
Dave Smith
Safety Consultant
June 3, 2022
Like out on the street on busy highways and even downtown, safety systems need to cater to warehouses. These gigantic storehouses of consumer goods, electronics, machinery, and domestic appliances are often mind-boggling in size and complexity. Consider the racks rising 50 feet or more and the sheer size and weight of packages of cardboard, wood, or metal frames. Vast areas need to be managed safely at night and day. And that means the indoor and outdoor surroundings. Decide to install Forklift Safety Lights.
➢ Don’t you think such scenarios present severe physical hazards?
Consider the forklift trucks that are constantly transporting packages from containers to the racks and vice versa! They are not flimsy plastics like so many things are nowadays. Heavy little trucks can cause severe injury or death. Collisions with pedestrians and other vehicles are quite possible and frequently take place. Complexities follow like litigation, insurance payments, and worker compensation, along with the tainted reputations.
➢ A variety of safety systems ensure smooth work.
In addition to the training, shining uniforms, helmets, cameras, and speed limiters treat Forklift Safety Lights as essential. We could call it a safety zone demarcated by red or blue lighting. The area in the front, rear, and two sides of the forklift are all dangerous areas. This sturdy aluminum alloy Spot Safety Light is attached securely to any part of the forklift according to convenience. Beams of light on the ground keep danger away means people and vehicles maintaining adequate distance.
➢ Accident prevention strategies
Rather than consider Forklift Safety Lights an additional expense, look upon them as saviors! Who knows how many foot or body injuries they help to prevent? The spotlights all around the forklift warn of approaching danger. We should look at the head and tail lights of cars on the road in a similar manner. That is why you have red tail lights that indicate danger. Pedestrians and workers are thus, prevented from getting too close to the forklift. The boundaries that you should not cross, indicated by the red or blue lights. Even a child would understand the meaning quickly. You will find such demarcations in many places like airports and hospitals, crime scenes, etc., indicated by lines on the ground or audio warnings. We are well used to the system.
➢ Invest in Visual Safety devices
With millions of images, and videos circulating on social media, people get more visual and auditory than text-based ones. Printed notices will have little impact, and loudspeaker announcements may not be so effective. With the spotlights around the forklift in the dim interiors of the warehouse, even during the day, safety stands are better chances.
➢ Aim for a sound investment
The low investment product will mean so much in the long run. Depending upon the size of the warehouse and the forklift numbers operating, you need to install several of these Forklift Safety Lights. Ensure quality and durability, high efficiency, and cost-effectiveness with the best products. Performances back up with warranties. Hardly any maintenance is required. Choose from a variety of designs and colors as an alternative to audible devices. SharpEagle’s Long-life high-powered Forklift Safety LED lights serve the purpose best. Besides, it is waterproof, dustproof, and quakeproof. Extremes of temperature do not affect performance. A lifetime of 30,000 hours should be long enough. The spotlight intensity on the ground at 5 m is 900 lux. Go for it.