Linde Material Handling has
launched a visual driving path
warning device – BlueSpot – to
improve truck operator safety in the
warehouse environment. The
BlueSpot consists of two energy
efficient, long life LED lights attached
to the top of the driver’s protective
roof frame to project a large blue spot
on to the warehouse floor a few
metres ahead of the direction of the
truck’s travel (forwards or
backwards). This acts as a warning to
approaching pedestrians and can be
lit constantly or set to flash
intermittently to attract attention.
Jeff Aylott, head of customer
services at Linde MH UK explains:
“Forklift operators often find the
shrill tones of acoustic warning
devices disruptive and therefore
sometimes switch them off. That’s
why we’ve launched the new BlueSpot
warning device to overcome the issues
of audible devices and safeguard both
truck operators and personnel.”