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Forklift Safety Lights - Why You Should Get an LED Forklift For Your Business
Forklift safety lights are extremely important when you're operating a forklift. These lights let people know that there's an object in front of the machine and that movement is being made. While this does go a long way toward helping you avoid accidents, you also need to be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of having these lights. Here is a look at both advantages and disadvantages of forklift safety lights.
Forklift safety lights primarily project an intense red or bright blue beam of light from the front, back, or sides of the path of your forklift. This area of light is going to effectively warn any pedestrians approaching your machine that something is in the way. If someone is crossing your path, you can turn the headlights on, but you'll still be able to do so safely, because you will be well-lit. In some trucks, this is done by having individual beams instead of just a continuous bright blue beam.
Another advantage of forklift safety lights is that they can help you determine whether or not you're approaching pedestrians safely. Some trucks come equipped with sensors that are set up in areas where there are often pedestrians. If you're using a forklift in such an area, you can read the location of these sensors on the trucks' dashboards. If you see a series of blue or red lights, which indicate that there is traffic in the area, you can move out of the way. If you don't see the signals or if you are moving too quickly in one area, however, you may have to stop and wait for more visible pedestrians to pass.
Some trucks come with warnings on their overhead warning lights on their side alarms. When it comes to choosing forklift safety lights, the most important thing is that you get a set that actually make sense in your work area. Some sets of warning lights and side alarms simply flash, but other sets of lights actually speak up when pedestrians are in the area. If a set of lights that doesn't make any sense in your work area doesn't warn you to stay clear of pedestrians, then perhaps you should consider getting a different type of forklift.
Another option available when it comes to forklift safety lights is led lighting. Although you can find different colored sets of led lights to use on trucks, you might be surprised to know that a great many forklift safety lights are now made completely from LED. LED is very efficient at producing light without consuming a lot of energy. LED lights can also be very strong and durable, which means that they can last for a very long time without having to be replaced. If your company has a requirement for forklift safety lights that make sense in your work space, then you should definitely invest in some LED lights instead of the older, less effective sets of warning lights and other types of safety warning signs.
Because most forklift operators are on-the-job trainers, it is often more important to have their work equipment designed to properly warn other drivers about their surroundings. The best forklift safety lights, after all, aren't just flashing signs that say "stop!" - they're flashing signs that actually mean something. By making sure that your warning system actually has a meaning, you can help ensure that everyone who's driving around on the road knows where to safely stand when a forklift operator approaches from behind.
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