Forklift Tricolor Rear Light and Strobe Light
Safety lights mounted on forklifts help communicate a safe zone for pedestrians and other forklifts. They’re not required by OSHA but they’re useful equipment to support safe practices in some operations.
Blue spot lights shine a bright warning light in front or behind the forklift to warn pedestrians of its presence. They are also helpful in noisy warehouse environments where a visual warning can be more effective than audible.
Headlights
One of the best ways to prevent forklift-pedestrian collisions is to install a blue pedestrian safety light on your forklift. These bright spotlights (typically mounted on the overhead guard) project a high-intensity beam of light in front of the lift to warn pedestrians that the truck is moving. They’re especially useful in noisy environments where audible warnings are lost, or in intersections where a blind corner could result in an accident.
These lights are also great for outdoor areas with fog or regular nighttime work, where standard headlights might not be enough to alert others in the area tractor light manufacturers that a forklift is present. Some versions even flash to indicate that the truck is in motion, further increasing visibility and reducing the odds of accidents.
OZ-USA also offers a narrower red arch LED warning light that’s designed for use on other types of industrial vehicles, like conveyor trucks or scissor lifts. It’s rated for use on all forklift voltages and features a single-bolt bracket that makes installation easy. The red arc signal is visible from all directions and stands out well against a dark background, making it an effective alternative to a blue safety light in many settings.
Rear Work Lights
These lights mount on the forklift’s rear overhead guard and are designed to alert pedestrians of the truck’s presence. These lights stay white when traveling forward and turn red while reversing to help reduce collisions with pedestrians. They’re an excellent safety supplement for warehouses with loud environments where warning sounds can be drowned out. Incorporate them into your forklift pre-shift inspection checklist and train your operators to use them as needed.
Blue pedestrian spotlights mount on the front or rear of your forklift and shine a bright blue light to warn pedestrians. They’re an inexpensive safety solution that can significantly reduce foot injuries and collisions with forklifts, especially in noisy warehouses when it may be difficult to hear warning sounds.
Red zone safety lights project a bright red line on the ground around your forklift to show pedestrians a NO GO ZONE area. These safety lights are not required by OSHA but can be an important supplement to your existing forklift safety measures. They can also lower your risk of pedestrian-forklift collisions and back end swing accidents.
Strobe Lights
Strobe lights flash intermittently to alert pedestrians of the forklift’s presence. They usually mount on the forklift’s overhead guard and are aimed down at the ground in front of or behind the truck. They’re most useful when entering and exiting aisles where the blue light stands out in the environment. They can also be key-activated or travel direction-activated and come in a variety of colors.
Safety lights help increase visibility in dimly lit work areas and are more effective than warning sounds, especially in noisy warehouses where they can drown out other noises. Include them on your forklift pre-shift inspection checklist and train your operators to use them correctly.
This LED Hideaway strobe light features durable construction and an innovative wiring design that lets each color be powered and controlled independently. It comes with 18 field-selectable flash patterns, a built-in ambient light sensor and can be synchronized to other strobe lights with the included S-Link System. It also has a memory function that retains the final output used before it was turned off. This makes it easy to install into your existing headlight or tail light housings.
Key On Lights
Safety lights are known to be more effective than sound warnings within large warehouse settings. Oftentimes, sounds can be drowned out or fail to indicate the exact location of a forklift reversing in the area. Safety lights can be more effective because they stand out more clearly and are a visual warning that is clear and understood. Safety lights should be included in your pre-shift inspection checklist and inspected regularly to ensure they are functioning properly.
Strobe lights flash intermittently to help alert Forklift Tricolor Rear Light pedestrians and other operators of the forklift’s presence. These lights come in different colors and configurations, including key-activated and travel direction-activated options.
Red side pedestrian lights project a bright red line of light on both sides of the forklift to warn pedestrians of the truck’s presence. This helps prevent foot injuries from rear end swing or collisions from blind intersections. These lights are available in different heights depending on your application. They mount to the overhead guard using brackets and a tool free installation system. These lights are also key-activated to reduce amp draw on the forklift battery.