Get on point

The “Blue Point” 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 may be 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 a blue light on to the floor to act as a warning to other workers in the area.

Automotive component manufacturer Borges use the system. Director of logistics, Jochen Harmeling says: “Pedestrian Awareness Lights have allowed us to increase efficiency of the working environment in the plant without affecting noise levels, thanks to the higher visibility of trucks moving inside the warehouse”.

A red PAL LED light is also available from Yale as an aftermarket option. Yale’s Matthew Allen adds: “Offering a choice of colours means that the Yale solution can be used on different types of floors, for example the red spotlight may be suited to grey or blue surfaces, while the blue light offers better visibility on red or brown floors.”