LED Forklift Safety Lights
Are you having trouble finding something?
Importance of LED Forklift Safety Lights
Forklift safety warning lights improve safety in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities by alerting pedestrians to the presence of operational forklifts. These fixtures are most commonly mounted on forklifts but can also be used on pallet trucks, order-pickers, and other industrial vehicles to reduce the number of vehicle-related injuries. Bright LED warning lights are particularly useful in low-visibility conditions, loud environments, or areas with blind spots, where auditory warnings may not be sufficient in providing a warning. These lights can also aid pedestrians in gauging the width of a forklift's swing during turns to provide a safe distance from the vehicle.
Applications for Red And Blue Safety Lights
There are two main colors of forklift safety lights: blue and red. Each color is used for different purposes. A blue forklift safety light is projected onto the floor several feet in front of or behind the forklift to warn warehouse workers it is approaching. These lights are designed to indicate the forward and backward motion of the vehicle.
Red forklift lights designate “No Go” or “Halo” safety zones that mark a distinct line that is unsafe to cross. Red lights are typically mounted on the sides or around forklifts to create a safety zone encompassing the vehicle. Blue, red, amber, and white colored strobe lights are also commonly used on forklifts, but the use of these fixtures varies.
Best Forklift Warning Light Mounting Locations
Forklift warning lights are mounted high on the forklift overhead guard to maximize the coverage area. When installing your lights, make sure to properly angle them so they project the desired distance away from your vehicle.
Lights with an arrow pattern should be projected around 10 to 20 feet in the front or rear of the forklift to give a sufficient warning of the path of the forklift.
Arc, square, and line-patterned forklift lights should be positioned to create a “No-Go” zone extending 2-5 feet away from the vehicle. Lights with these patterns are commonly mounted on the sides and rear of forklifts.
Comparing Forklift Safety Light Beam Patterns
Arc
The arc pattern creates a curved light signal on the ground around the forklift. Using an arc pattern is useful for forklifts that have to swing out and maneuver around corners frequently because it gives a clear indication of where the forklift will swing and allows enough space to stand safely away. Mount arc-patterned lights to the front or back of your forklift.
Arrow
An arrow pattern projected onto the ground indicates which way the warehouse vehicle is moving. This type of warning gives enough time for pedestrians to see the light and safely move out of the way. Arrow-patterned forklift lights are best suited for the front and back of your forklift.
Line
Fixtures emitting a line pattern create a clear separation between the "Halo-Zone" and where it is safe to walk. This is one of the most popular safety light beam patterns. These lights are commonly installed off the sides of a forklift, but you can mount multiple warning lights around the sides and rear of your forklift to create an encompassing square.
Square
Mounting multiple fixtures around your forklift creates an encompassing square “No-Go” zone. Similar to the arc pattern, this is ideal for forklifts that frequently have to swing out and maneuver around corners. Square-patterned safety lights are best suited on the front or back of your forklift.