NATIONAL FORKLIFT
SAFETY DAY
20 A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO DC VELOCITY
PEDESTRIAN ALERT LIGHTS
The Stay Alert Pedestrian Light Systemfrom Forklift Safety Innovations keepspedestrians alert and makes them awareof oncoming and reversing forklifts nearby. Each set includes two white frontlights and one red (reverse)/white (forward) rear light.
The high-visibility brilliant 16.5-watt LED bulbs mount ver-
tically on the sides of the forklift mast and
horizontally across the back of the over-
head guard. The bulbs measure 31.5 inch-
es long by 1.25 inches wide by 0.75 inch
deep. They are waterproof to the IP67
standard and have a lifespan of 100,000
hours. The lights mount with magnetic
brackets and require wired connections.
(Forklift Safety Innovations, www.forkliftinnovations.com)
SENSOR FORKS WITH EMBEDDED CAMERA
Forklift attachment maker Cascade Corp. offers a range of“sensor forks” that can help operators maneuver overheadforks precisely and accurately, reducing the risk of injuriesas well as damage to pallets and products that can occurwhen forks hit racks or fail to properly engage with pallets.
The forks are equipped with a full sensor package that
includes a distance sensor, vertical object detection,
and fork-position targeting. The embedded camera has
an adjustable field of view and low-light illumination
assist. Information and controls are provided via a touch-
screen display that includes a position overlay and distance
indicator.
Depending on the forklift model, data and image transmission can be accomplished wirelessly, with a range ofup to 50 feet, or with hardwired installation. Cross-talkprotection prevents interference from other, nearby units.(Cascade Corp., www.cascorp.com)
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