FORKLIFT MANUFACTURERS continually seek ways to
make their equipment as safe as possible, building safe-
ty enhancements into their designs and helping custom-
ers to train operators in safe practices. But there are a
number of other ways fleet owners can enhance safety
for both operators and pedestrians in areas where fork-
lifts travel. Here are just a few examples of the many
add-on products that are available today.
SPOTLIGHT ON FORKLIFT
SAFETY PRODUCTS
These add-ons can help enhance safety wherever forklifts are in use.
NATIONAL FORKLIFT
SAFETY DAY
SPECIAL SECTION
EXPLOSION-PROOF BLUE LED FORKLIFT LIGHT
Larson Electronics has introduced a new blue LED light to enhance forklift
safety in warehouses, delivery bays, and other industrial processing facilities.
Unlike other blue light LEDs, Larson’s luminary is compact (ideal for mounting
in tight spaces) and waterproof (IP66), and comes with explosion-proof ratings for hazardous locations, the company says.
Larson’s blue LED light produces 2,250 lumens (150 watts) while drawing only 25 watts. Forklift operators can
use this luminary to notify nearby pedestrians and workers about ongoing forklift operations.
The new forklift light is Class I, II, III, and Division 1 and 2 rated for hazardous areas. The light offers 9- to 60-volt
universal compatibility. The company also offers a blue forklift LED warning spotlight for general work areas and
nonclassified environments. (Larson Electronics, www.larsonelectronics.com)
FORKLIFT LEVEL
INDICATOR
RB Innovative Products
Inc.’s FlatFork is a digital
indicator that shows forklift
operators whether a truck’s
forks are level. Models are
available for both counterbalanced forklifts (mast tilt)
and reach trucks (fork carriage tilt).
The FlatFork, which can
be used with a variety of
forklift attachments, features a clear LED light display and automatic on/off
capability. The device is easy to install and can be
moved to other lift trucks as required. (RB Innovative
Products Inc., www.flatforks.com)
AUDIBLE FORKLIFT WARNING SYSTEM
Miltronics Manufacturing Services Inc. has introduced Forklift Alert, a proximity-awareness warning
system for pedestrians encountering forklift activity
in a warehouse environment.
The system includes a forklift-mounted transmitter that emits a high-frequency radio signal that is
detected by a receiver. The receiver is wall-mounted
in areas where pedestrian traffic occurs. When the
receiver detects a forklift in the vicinity, it sounds
a loud warning signal to let pedestrians in the area
know that an operating forklift is close by. The receiver does not require line of sight and can be mounted
around a corner.
Forklift Alert can be installed on almost any industrial powered vehicle. A portable version of the
transmitter is available for hand-operated pallet jacks
and other nonpowered moving vehicles. (Miltronics
Manufacturing Services, www.forkliftalert.com)
