how forklift blue safety lights improves pedestrian safety
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IMPROVING
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WITH THE
BLUE SAFETY LIGHT
Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident.
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Chuck CullinanCorporate Safety Manager
• 12 Years with Toyota Material Handling Ohio
• Over 35 Years of Experience in Safety Training
• Specializes in Pedestrian Safety
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Toyota Forklifts and Genuine Parts and Service since 1978
• Locations in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo
• Founded in in 1968 as Interstate Lift Trucks (ILT)
• Purchased by Toyota in 2012• Nature of Our Business:
– New, Used, and Rental Equipment:• Forklifts• Sideloaders• Personnel Carriers• Utility Vehicles• Allied Products
• Safety Training • Equipment Parts & Services• Pallet Racking
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Safety Programs Offered
• Operator Training
• Train the Trainer
• Refresher Courses
• Trainer/Supervisor Refresher Courses
• Inspections
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Pedestrian-Related Accidents
“In the USA alone, there are 19,000 forklift/pedestrian accidents each year.”- www.intellaliftparts.com- Training and proper procedure can minimize likelihood to
pedestrian-related accidents
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Pedestrian SafetyIt’s More Than Common Sense
• Good judgment is not the whole solution
• Conditions that can cause accidents:– Complacency– Distractions to both pedestrians and
operators– Equipment failures
• Can be damaging to company reputation
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A Pedestrian Point-of-View
The following are actions pedestrians do while walking the facility that may distract them from dangers:• Texting• Talking on the phone• Conversing with a fellow pedestrian• Writing• Distraction of something other than
nearby equipment• Radio in the ear
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Minimizing Pedestrian Distractions
• Pedestrians need to be trained, too– Not just the operators
• Pedestrians have the right away – But pedestrians need to know
forklifts are not cars
• Training is the most effective method to minimize pedestrian-related casualties
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The Blue L.E.D. Safety Spot Light
Outside of training, facility procedures, well maintained equipment, and a well designed facility, the Blue L.E.D. Safety Spot Light is one of the best early warning systems you can use on forklifts for pedestrians walking facilities.
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The Blue L.E.D. Safety Spot Light
• As the forklift travels, a bright blue light glides across the floor about 15 feet ahead of or behind letting pedestrians know that a forklift is approaching
• Can be mounted in front of or behind the forklift (or both)• When workers are alerted by the bright light moving across the floor,
they know a vehicle is on the way• Since the light moves only when the vehicle does, pedestrians can
understand when the vehicle is stationary or on the move.
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The Value of Blue Lights
• Warning sign in noisy environments• Use in blind intersections• Distracted pedestrians
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CONCLUSION