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TYPES OF FORKLIFT SAFETY LIGHTS

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Making a workplace safer for the people working there is one of the most vital factors which needs to be taken into confidence while making work plans. Starting from factories to construction sites, or even warehouses; workers safety should be the prime concern for all employers. Especially, when there are mobile machines working at places along with the workers. There are more chances of accidents occurring which may cause loss of goods or even lives! Here is when forklift lights come into the picture; these are safety lights which are attached to the forklift machine so that their mobility can be traced by people in their close vicinity. There are many factories where there is so much noise, that workers have to wear ear gears. For instance, construction sites where there are big cranes, and drilling machines working, horns are of no use when it comes to forklift safety. Therefore, forklift safety lights are the most convenient option to avoid accidents.  Forklift Safety L...

FORKLIFT SAFETY LIGHTS

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Forklifts are noiseless machines which are used in warehouses and factories to life heavy material and equipment. These come in various sizes and capacity, depending upon the usage and requirements. When using forklift at such a workplace where there are humans also working side by side, various safety measures need to be taken to avoid any kind of accidents and injuries. As you may have seen there are many corridors in warehouses and factories since space is used in a vertical sense rather than a horizontal sense; and here is when personnel working there might collide with a forklift and may have serious consequences. Here is when horns and safety lights in forklifts come into the picture. Forklift Safety Light Talking about horns, these may be installed at a lower frequency so as not to cause noise pollution at any workplace and also could be heard from a distance. But when it comes to forklift safety lights there are various options which need to be taken into considerat...

Prevent Collision and Mishaps With Forklift Lights

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Forklift Safety Light Most of the serious forklift accidents involve pedestrians. In the US alone, about 20,000 forklift injuries are registered every year and 100 deaths are caused by forklift accidents. This is an alarming situation. Grave measures are to be taken to prevent pedestrians from coming in contact with a forklift. The forklift operators must be very alert and make the pedestrians alert too. Operators must make the pedestrians alert by honking when backing up, at intersections and at areas of low visibility. But engaging the alarm or blowing a horn or even slowing down is not enough. Mishaps can be prevented by using forklift safety lights or warning lights. These LED forklift lights are hard to ignore and are thus help in reducing accidents A blue LED safety spotlight for forklifts act as a warning sign for the people around and can be easily spotted form a distance. It can be mounted on the front or back of the vehicle and emits a blue beam on the floor t...

How to Find the Right Electrical Equipment Supplier Online

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Right Electrical Equipment Supplier The selection of electrical equipment supplier can directly impact on your business. Not only does the quality of the equipment depend on the supplier you get it from, the services you receive also depend on the supplier you choose. If the electrical equipment malfunctions, your supplier must be willing to replace it if it is still covered in the warranty. If the warranty has expired then the supplier must provide maintenance services and be willing to repair the faulty equipment as soon as possible so that your business does not suffer. You need to spend some time in finding the right electrical equipment supplier. Here are some useful tips that you can follow to find the right electrical supplier online: •               While searching for a supplier online, the reliability factor plays an important role. You can ask your clients or contacts for the references. A...

Explaining Forklift Strobe Lights

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Explaining Forklift Strobe Lights Safety lights are one of the most important types of forklift safety products. Safety lights can help alert workers of the proximity of a forklift when there is too much noise for them to hear a backup alarm. Lights are available in a variety of colors  and types. All of these lights are specifically designed to attach to a forklift. A forklift strobe light is an emergency or safety light that attaches to a forklift and visually warns pedestrians of the presence of the lift. Many strobes feature LED lights. They almost never have to be serviced and have a long life. The LED light lifespan is rated at 50,000 hours compared to 5,000 hours for a strobe using incandescent lights. The light from the strobe illuminates the floor and moves along the floor in front or behind the forklift as the lift moves. Since the light moves only when the vehicle does, pedestrians can understand when the vehicle is stationary or moving. There ar...