52 DC VELOCITY MAY 2016
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VIRTUAL LIFT TRUCK TRAINER
FL-Simulator Inc. has developed a forklift simulator that
offers training programs with standardized exercises
that are engaging and motivational for staff. Repetitive
practice of common incident situations will increase
skills and safety awareness, resulting in less damage,
the company says.
Built with original OEM parts, the simulator drives like
a real truck and features virtual reality technology that
replicates all physical interactions in a real-life setting.
The forklift simulator, which won a 2015 Innovation
Award from the material handling industry association
MHI, can be customized for the operator’s specific circumstances. It also features data tracking that makes
it possible for companies to develop specific return
on investment (ROI) programs tailored to their needs.
(FL-Simulator Inc., www.forklift-simulator.com)
WIRELESS COLLISION-AVOIDANCE SYSTEM
Intella Liftparts Inc. has introduced SafeSpot, a new
wireless collision-avoidance system designed to reduce
accidents in the workplace. According to the manufacturer, SafeSpot is a simple, inexpensive solution that
increases safety while ensuring OSHA compliance.
SafeSpot consists of a tag transmitter attached to the
forklift, a pedestrian sensor that attaches to racks, and
a flashing warning light positioned at corners and ends
of aisles. The manufacturer says it is the first system
to distinguish between people and forklifts; when only
pedestrians are present, the warning light does not
activate. In addition, it works in blind spots and around
corners, only activating in cases of potential collisions.
It also reduces false positives, increases warning time,
and eliminates the need for workers to wear tags.
(Intella Liftparts Inc., www.intellaliftparts.com)
FORKLIFT CAB PROTECTIVE COVER
Forklift operators work in some of the harshest conditions. From cold-storage warehouses and distribution
centers to outdoor yard operations, they are exposed
to bad weather, falling debris, and dust that filters down
from stored product. To help keep fork truck operators safe from small particulates, Cisco-Eagle offers
ClearCaps forklift cab covers.
Cab covers easily install on top of the overhead guard
and provide a clear view of objects above. Special
channels and gutters move runoff away from the cab
to keep the view clear at all times. Directly above
the operator, a bubble dome increases the runoff
angle for faster removal of water and debris from the
operator’s overhead viewing area. Made of a durable
polycarbonate material, Cisco-Eagle’s forklift cab covers are non-yellowing and weather-resistant, and offer
a long service life. In addition, ClearCaps comply with
relevant OSHA standards. (Cisco-Eagle, www.cisco-
eagle.com)
FORKLIFT CAB DRUM ROTATOR CARRIER AND DRUM
GRIPPERS
The shape of storage drums can make them hazardous
to transport and awkward to move. Often, warehouse
workers will move drums using forklifts outfitted with
traditional forks angled up to prevent rolling. This can
lead to rolling loads and injured workers. One way to
avoid this, says Warehouse Rack & Shelf LLC, is through
the use of drum carriers and drum grabbers.
Drum grabbers attach to a standard forklift and are
commonly used in warehouses and DCs to safely and
efficiently load and unload drums from pallets or skids
as well as to lift drums and store them in drum racks. To
install, operators simply slip the forks into the pockets
of the drum grabbers.
Drum rotator carriers are useful for moving and rotating drum stock. A drum carrier and rotator allow operators to transport and rotate 55-gallon drums; load/unload
them from pallets or skids; and store them in racks.
(Warehouse Rack & Shelf LLC, www.rackandshelf.com)
“NO GO ZONE” PEDESTRIAN WARNING SYSTEM
The Red Zone Danger Area Warning Light offered by Forklift Training
Systems creates a highly visible “No Go Zone” around any piece of
mobile equipment by projecting a bright red line on the floor next to
the forklift to show pedestrians where they are not allowed to step. By
indicating the safe distance from the truck for a pedestrian to stand,
the Red Zone helps prevent foot injuries and collisions from rear-end
swing. The lighted zone can be adjusted to the distance required for
the particular type of equipment, typically between two and five feet
from the forklift.
Red Zone lights are mounted on swiveling mounting brackets installed on the overhead guard on each side of
the forklift and may also be mounted on the rear and/or front of the truck. The lights are then adjusted using the
brackets to the appropriate distance. Installation of each light bracket should take only a few minutes on most
makes and models of forklifts, the company says. (Forklift Training Systems, www.forklifttrainingsystems.com)
