Blue light on forklifts, what does this blue light do?

Blue light on forklifts; its importance

Blue lights on forklifts serve a clear purpose: warning pedestrians and colleagues on the shop floor. These lights contribute to a safer working environment when using forklifts by alerting people when the forklift is reversing. Since forklift drivers often have restricted visibility when reversing, they may inadvertently overlook people. Lighting is an effective way to make the forklift's presence known to others on the shop floor. This is of great importance, as forklift (fatal) accidents still occur.

Did you know... in the last 16 years, 2207 serious forklift accidents have occurred, 3% of which were fatal. This amounts to an average of 4 deaths per year. About 22.8% of these accidents resulted in (suspected) permanent injuries, affecting an average of 31 people per year. In 87% of forklift accidents, the victim was hospitalised and spent at least one night there. In 11% of cases, no hospitalisation was necessary. The most common injuries resulting from these accidents are broken bones, but concussions, internal/surface injuries and lacerations are also common*.

*Storybuilder data 1998 - 2014

How do you fit a safety light on a forklift?

We recommend that you mount the blue LED light in a high, strategic location. Indeed, in many cases, the roof of your forklift proves to be a good place with sufficient mounting and connection options. When mounting the safety light, make sure you adjust the blue projection correctly. The warning effect works best if the blue light reaches the ground clear and does not fade. However, it is also important not to adjust the projection too close to the back of your forklift. Otherwise, the space becomes too narrow and the safety effect diminishes. So after connecting the blue forklift light, make sure the margin is correct.

We recommend an ideal projection distance of 2.5 metres for safety lights such as the FL series from our range, which includes blue dot and blue arrow forklift lights.

The function of the blue dot

The function of the blue dot(blue spot) on the forklift safety lamp is to delineate the forklift's area of movement and direction. Now I understand your thought: how can the lighting be sufficiently warning? Now, this is more effective than you think! After all, forklifts do have sound signals to warn your colleagues of movements, but there is often a lot of noise in warehouses. As a result, sound signals such as the beeping sound during reversing are not noticed. The background noise is then simply too loud. Therefore, an optical warning can be more effective.

Fact: In warehouses where it is noisy, warning sounds can drown out background noise. An optical warning in the shape of LED light can therefore make working more pleasant and safer in some cases!

What new blue light on forklifts does TRALERT® have?

The clear blue spot light from LED Autolamps catches the eye with its circular, clear blue spot on the (warehouse) floor. This new‘FLBA01’model combines power with a stylish blue ring design. As a forklift light, the blue spot light is fitted with a high-voltage circuit board, making it capable of withstanding voltages from 10V to 80V. As your forklift is mainly used in warehouses, it is important that the light is durable. That is why this light has a fully dust- and waterproof design (IP67) and can withstand shocks and vibrations. The latter is particularly crucial, given that the light is exposed to significant vibrations on your forklift. You also need not worry about the warranty on the internal components; TRALERT® offers a 3-year warranty on this blue spot model.

Blue dot safety light forklifts FLBRS01: Water, dust and shock resistant to IP67, ECE R10 approval and 3-year warranty. Clear and clear projection, multi-voltage (10V – 80V) and perfectly compatible with the other lights in the FLB series Want to work safely in your logistics centre? Then take a look at this Blue Spot safety light. The spotlight projects a clear beam onto the floor, helping to ensure a safe working environment. The wide voltage range (up to 80 Volts) makes this safety light perfectly suited for internal transport such as forklifts and reach trucks. Forklift lights video

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What new blue arrow light does TRALERT® have?

To signal when your forklift is reversing, the same light is also available with a blue arrow. At first glance, this blue arrowLED light bears a resemblance to the blue spot light, meaning they can be neatly mounted side by side on your forklift. We recommend maintaining a minimum mounting height of 2.5 metres for this light as well.

Other safety lights for your forklift from TRALERT®

Other safety lights you can find in the TRALERT® range are the red half circle forklift light, the 'red dot' safety light and the 'Red line' safety light. To give you a short description of the different lights, we have listed them for you below.

Blue arrow safety light forklifts FLBA01: Water, dust and shock resistant to IP67, ECE R10 approval and 3-year warranty. Clear and clear projection, multi-voltage (10V – 80V) and perfectly compatible with the other lights in the FLB series Want to work safely in your logistics centre? Then take a look at this Blue Arrow safety light. The spotlight projects a clear beam onto the floor, helping to ensure a safe working environment. The wide voltage range (up to 80 Volts) makes this safety light perfectly suited for internal transport such as forklifts and reach trucks. Forklift lights video

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Red line safety light forklifts FLBRS01: Water, dust and shock resistant to IP67, ECE R10 approval and 3-year warranty. Clear and clear projection, multi-voltage (10V – 80V) and perfectly compatible with the other lights in the FLB series Want to work safely in your logistics centre? Then take a look at this Red Line safety light. The red line is clearly projected onto the floor, helping to ensure a safe working environment. The wide voltage range (up to 80 Volts) makes this safety light perfectly suited for internal transport such as forklifts and reach trucks. Forklift lights video

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