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What Lighting Does Your Lift Truck Need?
Forklifts are great for moving around heavy equipment. They can also be dangerous to workers who operate these machines and pedestrians.
Safety experts recommend applying LED warning lights to avoid forklift accidents. These types of incidents can cause injuries to pedestrians who are walking nearby.
Why Are Work Lights Essential?
The forklifts accident killed 5,000 workers on the job in 2018. Different types of lights exist to increase visibility and reduce accidents. Below we will touch on a couple of different options that could benefit in many ways.
Halogen Light
When compared to other headlights, halogen lights project a powerful beam of light. They’re also easy to install and snap into place at the connector.
LED Light
LED lights are the highest quality forklift light available. They last up to 30 times as long and emitting more than 1,000 lumens. If your forklifts do work that requires powerful lighting it is worth the investment.
Is It Possible To Use Your Lift Truck On Public Roadways?
Your forklift truck must have all these features.
Two red reflective triangles at the back to increase visibility.
- Your headlights should have dimmed and bright settings so that they can adjust.
- You also will want indicators at both front and rear sides since this allow others behind you
- To know which direction you intend to.
Every light should have an E-marking because having reflectors is essential.
Add Projection Warning Lights To Make Your Truck Safer
The right lighting system can be key to preventing accidents and if you are operating a forklift.
You may need more than standard lights for regular or specialized duties. These warning lights create a safe area in front and back as well as sides at once.
Red Zone Forklift Warning Side Lights
This Red Zone is a side/ back mounted of forklift warning proximity light. It is a great add-on for anyone who operates in lit or outside work areas.
The ultra-bright LED lighting allows all workers to spot pedestrians and other vehicles. You can warn everyone in the workshop of their distance.
Forklift Blue Spot Warning Light
This LED forklift blue spotlight is great for regular night duty and low-lit indoor areas. Everyone in the area knows your forklift truck is moving when you have this bright red or blue spot on the floor.
