IMPROVING

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WITH THE

BLUE SAFETY LIGHT

Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident.

Chuck CullinanCorporate Safety Manager

• 12 Years with Toyota Material Handling Ohio

• Over 35 Years of Experience in Safety Training

• Specializes in Pedestrian Safety

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

Safety Programs Offered

• Operator Training

• Train the Trainer

• Refresher Courses

• Trainer/Supervisor Refresher Courses

• Inspections

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Value of Blue Lights

• Warning sign in noisy environments• Use in blind intersections• Distracted pedestrians

CONCLUSION