Yale introduces a Pedestrian Awareness Light option which has been designed  to create a high impact alert to warehouse workers that forklifts are operational in the area. The light is available as either a factory-fitted option, or can be retro-fitted to existing equipment from any manufacturer.

The Yale solution projects an intense and highly visible pattern on the floor which creates a conspicuous visual warning to pedestrians. This is particularly useful in noisy environments where audible warnings may be missed, and at blind intersections where direct visibility of equipment may be obscured.

The spotlight is attached to the back of the forklift and projects either a blue or red light, depending on the option selected, onto the floor as a warning to other workers in the area.

Offering a choice of colours means that the Yale solution can be used on different types of floors, for example the red spotlight is ideal for grey or blue surfaces, while the blue light offers the best visibility on red or brown floors.

Yale dealers are able to help users determine which colour will be most effective, based on their specific environment

Yale engineering manager, Matthew Allen, commented: “As well as providing visual notice to pedestrians in the warehouse, the lights can warn operators of other mobile equipment, preventing damage to goods and equipment”.