5 Operator-Focused Safety Accessories for Heli Forklifts They’ll Actually Use
We know clients want forklifts that handle the jobs they have. But they also need forklifts that keep operators safe, comfortable, and productive throughout long shifts. Heli forklifts do a great job of providing built-in safety features…as well as accessories to make the operating experience better.
These are 5 such accessories you can order for almost every Heli forklift. They’re practical upgrades that improve visibility & comfort. Better yet, you can order them separately to add to forklifts based on your client’s needs.
1. Overhead Rainproof Glass: Instant Weather Protection
Many Heli forklifts come with a standard overhead guard to protect the operator from falling items. But what if they use the forklift outdoors most of the time? Then they’re susceptible to outside elements getting into the cab, like rain.
Solution: Install overhead glass. Operators stay dry and focused, instead of dealing with wet controls or obstructed vision.
2. Enclosed Cabin: Climate Control for Forklift Operators
Many clients operate forklifts in all sorts of climates, whether it’s humid, dry, cold, or windy. Exposing the operator to outside elements, depending on the area, may reduce their overall day-to-day efficiency.
Enter the Enclosed Cabin. This is an enclosure you can easily add to any Heli forklift, protecting the operator from all sides. You can even add air conditioning, a heater, and operator fans!
3. USB Charging Ports: A Modern Operational Necessity!
Many facility operations rely on phone apps for keeping track of work orders, communicating, and so on. Which means all operators need to keep their phones charged during shift.
Connecting a USB charging port to your forklifts is an easy way to avoid dead phones or distracted operators. These are easy to add and accept just about any phone’s charging cable.
4. 360-Degree Safety Lights: Stay Visible, Stay Safe
You’ve probably heard of “halo lights” – a set of lights that mount facing away from the forklift, shining on the floor to identify a 360-degree bubble around it.
These are far better for team safety than traditional warning lights. Why? Traditional lights only project in one or two directions – say, in front of and/or behind the forklift. Not bad by any means…but they leave blind spots on the sides and while turning. Halo lights eliminate those blinds spots.
Safety lights work well in noisy areas where one more noise (like the forklift’s engine) won’t cue others to move out of the way in enough time. They’re a powerful safety improvement for everyone in the facility.
5. Suspension Seats: Reduce Operator Fatigue and Repetitive Stress Injuries
Just about every Heli forklift includes a well-designed, well-supported seat. That said, sometimes you just need something a little softer. Perhaps an operator has back issues, or a team’s working very rough terrain.
The solution is a Suspension Seat. These seats absorb much more shock & vibrations than standard seats by using a series of suspension springs. They do a great job of reducing stress on the operator’s body.