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Recently we have had a flood of accidents involving people not looking for lift trucks before they enter an aisle and getting hit. (Prior to this, we have not had an accident like this in 10 years plus.)

Background information: Our lift trucks are electric (very quiet) and in some areas it is very noisy due to our metal stamping operation.

We are now looking at devices like strobes, beepers, backup alarms, etc. to alert employees The remark is that employees will get immune to these devices or they will drive the material handlers "crazy" listening to the beepers all day.

What do you suggest?
  • Posted 24 Aug 2004 22:45
  • By doug_b
  • joined 24 Aug'04 - 4 messages
  • Ohio, United States
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