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Using Pole Mounted Warning Lights to Reduce Warehouse Accidents

Each year at least 20% of all warehouse accidents involve a forklift or other utility vehicle collision with unsuspecting pedestrians in poorly marked areas. A large percentage of accidents also involve slips and falls in poorly marked hazardous areas. Good safety policy involves the use of LED Warning Lights for the reduction of workplace accidents. LED warning lights are highly effective in illuminating work areas, providing a clear warning signal that a potential hazard is nearby.There are two commonly used LED safety products utilized in a warehouse environment to reduce workplace accidents.Pole mounted warning lights are easily transportable from one area to another and provide a stark warning that a forklift is operating nearby. At a height of over 5', the pole mounted LED warning light can be seen from a greater distance. A ‘quick deploy’ LED perimeter warning system provides a clear warning message for any hazardous condition present. We recommend the use of a long life, battery powered LED strobe for either warning system. The battery powered strobe should have at least 600 hours life in flashing mode and 400 hours flashing in steady mode.​You can find Lumastrobe's Pole mounted warning light "The Scepter" and the perimeter/barricade warning light system "The Guardian" in the battery powered section.Reference: https://www.tmhnc.com/blog/how-to-prevent-warehouse-accidents​Problem: Accidents with Pedestrians According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), nearly 20 percent of forklift accidents involve a pedestrian. That’s roughly 19,000 people injured each year.Solution: The best way to prevent warehouse accidents with pedestrians is with visual barriers such as:A quick-mount barricade or other barrier system (Gaurdian) Signage warning the pedestrian they are entering a hazardous areaBlue and red zone warning lights to designate an area where heavy equipment is approaching or operating (Scepter)

Benefits of using a Solar Powered LED Stop Sign

Solar Powered LED Stop Signs are being used in more public and private applications over standard Stop Signs because they offer the combination of renewable energy and LED brightness proven to enhance auto and pedestrian safety. Solar Powered LED Stop Sign benefits:*Easy to install.*Reduces intersection accidents.*Enhanced driver visibility especially in bad weather conditions.*Increased driver compliance with less roll through violations.*Long life operation with zero carbon emissions and no electricity use. The Federal Highway Administration circular FHWA-SA-09-006 sites a 2004 study on the safety effects of LED Stop Signs conducted by the **Texas Transportation Institute which found:*There was a 28.9 percent reduction in the number of vehicles not stopping.*A 52.9 percent reduction in the number of vehicles moving through the intersection without significantly slowing down.**Gates, T.J. Carlson, P.J. and Hawkins, H.G. Jr. “Field Evaluations of warning and Regulatory Signs with Enhanced Conspicuity Properties”The Lumastrobe 24” Solar LED Stop Sign can be found in the Solar Warning Light sections on Lumastrobe.com and Lumastrobe.ca

Solar Crane Obstruction Lights Save Time and Money

With advances in reliability, demand for solar-powered crane obstruction lights over traditional 120V powered lights has grown substantially over the past 5 years. That is because solar-powered obstruction lights have a tremendous upside in saved operational costs relative to time, equipment and energy usage. Save time and labor: With solar power, there is no need to lay out and maintain voltage supply cables sometimes hundreds of feet long. Equipment costs: Line-powered obstruction lights require constant power at night. This usually requires the use of a diesel-powered generator all night long. Solar-powered lights eliminate the cost to buy and maintain a generator. Energy conservation and the reduction of carbon emissions. The use of solar power results in the reduction of energy usage through the elimination of burned fossil fuels. Lumastrobe is an established supplier of high quality, solar-powered obstruction lights to the crane and rigging market. Our full selection of solar powered obstruction lights can be found at https://www.lumastrobe.ca/solar-powered/

CAMPING SAFETY & LED LIGHTS

If you are like most people, summer means lots of outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing and camping. According to Forbes.com, camping is on the rise for this generation of millennials. The golden rule for outdoor activities is to always be prepared. Better to be safe than sorry. Whether you’re a veteran outdoorsman, avid hiker or occasional camper, safety in the outdoors should be an important concern. Today’s led products are important items to bring with you to the outdoors. Drawing little current and yielding high light intensity, when preparing for your outdoor activity think LED.Per its website, the US Forest Service suggests having a flashlight in your emergency kit, not only to provide light when the sun goes down but also to warn off dangerous animals. The site also lists proper clothing. Today, hats, beanies, headlamps and even glasses come equipped with leds. Some even have a flashing mode. These powerful devices often last anywhere from 5 to 12 hours or more before recharging or replacement of batteries. The New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation lists online in its hiking safety recommendations another important guideline to follow. Most of us carry our smartphones with us these days but we should be cautioned against using them as a light source, as that will drain the battery and we will want to conserve our phone’s battery capacity for emergencies. A good led flashlight will yield ample hours of illumination with little drain on the batteries. Some led products, like the led road flare, have an SOS mode you can set the light to flash in case you get lost are or in trouble.Of course, led products are not only good for emergency situations but are excellent for general use as well. In a tent, a white led beacon could provide ample illumination for nighttime activities. An led clip-on light or pen light can be great for reading. Even though led products have great longevity it is still recommended that you bring extra batteries. We sometimes forget how much we rely on light to preform simply everyday functions. Want to mark off a particular area in your campground? A small battery powered led light is a perfect way to do it. Going mounting bike riding, a small led bike lamp would be an ideal accessory to add to your bike. There a wide variety of lights on the market based upon how much individual illumination you are looking for depending upon your particular situation. Camping lakeside for nighttime fishing may require more illumination than a small tent for example. Regardless of your choice, almost all led products on the market are very cost effective and most are small enough to carry in your pocket or bag without causing a significant inconvenience.So if you have not already, it may be a good time to check out your safety equipment and make sure you have the latest led products. Be prepared for the unexpected. The more prepared you are the better you will feel and the more you will enjoy your experience. Bringing led lights to the outdoors makes perfect sense, since their low energy consumption make them virtually indispensable. For our complete line of camping products please visit https://www.lumastrobe.ca/camping-collections/

ADVANTAGES OF LED LIGHT BARS

OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS, LED LIGHTBARS HAVE LITERALLY SWEPT OUT OLDER REVOLVING HALOGEN MODELS FROM THE MARKETPLACE. THEY ARE NOW THE PREFERRED AND MOST OFTEN USED LIGHT BAR FOR EVERYONE FROM OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIASTS TO TOW TRUCK/ BIG RIG DRIVERS, TO SAFETY PATROL VEHICLE OPERATORS. AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY IS REAPING A HEAP OF REWARDS FROM THE BREAKTHROUGH LED TECHNOLOGY.AS A WARNING LIGHT SUPPLIER, LUMASTROBE HAS SEEN FIRST HAND, THE TREMENDOUS SURGE IN LED LIGHT BAR USE OVER THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING LEADING TO LOWER COST LEDS HAS FUELED DEMAND, COUPLED WITH THE INHERENT OPERATIONAL BENEFITS OF LED OVER ROTATING (MECHANICAL) HALOGEN AND INCANDESCENT LIGHT BARS. UNLIKE HALOGEN LIGHTS THAT REQUIRE HEATING A GAS TO A HIGH TEMPERATURE TO ACHIEVE A BURST OF LIGHT, LED’S USE A SEMICONDUCTOR TO CREATE LIGHT WITH ELECTRONS. NO MORE HOT BULBS OR HOT LENSES. AND NO MORE HAVING TO REPLACE FLIMSY BULBS.THE LONGER LIFESPAN OF LED LIGHT BARS ALONE ARE A GREAT BENEFIT. BUT IN ADDITION, WHEN LEDS FINALLY REACH THE END OF THEIR LIFESPAN THEY BEGIN TO DIM. THEY DO NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR STRANDED. NOW THE OWNERS AND DRIVERS CAN BE FOREWARNED AND CAN TAKE APPROPRIATE PREVENTIVE ACTION. LOTS OF MONEY WILL BE SAVED ON THE DOWN TIME DRIVERS PREVIOUSLY SPENT STRANDED ON THE ROAD. ALSO THE LIKELIHOOD OF ACCIDENTS WILL DECREASE.BENEFITS OF LED LIGHT BARS:• LOW CURRENT DRAW WITH 90% GREATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY OVER REVOLVING HALOGEN OR INCANDESCENT (FILAMENT BURNING) LIGHT BARS. LESS STRAIN ON THE VEHICLES BATTERY.• BRIGHTER AND MORE INTENSE ILLUMINATION.• LED BULBS ARE MUCH LESS PRONE TO BREAKAGE VS GLASS BULBS DUE TO HIGH VIBRATION RESISTANCE (A KEY BENEFIT FOR SNOW PLOW OPERATORS AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLES). MOST LED BULBS ARE RATED FOR 50,000 HOURS AND UP.• OPTION TO USE SEVERAL DIFFERENT FLASH PATTERNS.• NO MOVING PARTS WHICH EQUALS LESS WEAR AND GREATER LONGEVITY.LUMASTROBE HAS A COMPLETE LINE OF HIGH QUALITY LED LIGHTBARS http://www.lumastrobe.ca/led-lightbars/

THE USE OF SOLAR TRAFFIC LIGHTS IMPROVES SAFETY AND LOWERS COST USING RENEWABLE ENERGY

Over the past 2 years, the demand for solar powered traffic lights has expanded from the municipal/government market and into commercial markets, encompassing distribution warehouses, convention centers, theme parks, office buildings, and Hotel/Casino resorts. The Commercial users site these main benefits behind the use of solar powered traffic lights. Easy to set up and operateEnhances safety at traffic and pedestrain cross walks, reducing liability risk.Rapid return on investment through the savings gained in energy conservation. Maintenance free operation with no moving parts. No need to recharge ever, operation uses 100% solar energy. Demonstrates to the public the company commitment to lowering its carbon footprint through the continued use of renewable energy products. For more information on Solar Powered products, visit: http://www.lumastrobe.ca/solar-powered/