# Forklift Safety Lights Larson Electronics Makes Heavy Duty Machinery Safer with Less Distractions By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forklift-safety References: [larsonelectronics](http://www.larsonelectronics.com/p-105946-explosion-proof-blue-forklift-led-warning-spotlight-c1d1-25-watt-2250-lumen-9-60v-dc.aspx) & [larsonelectronics](http://www.larsonelectronics.com/default.aspx) Larson Electronics is known for its heavy duty and high quality equipment, a collection that has been expanded with the inclusion of the 'EPL-TN-FKLT-BLUE Blue LED Forklift Safety Light.' The [durable 25-watt LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk05-pro-blue-led) are designed to keep workers safe and improve upon the usual alarm models that they often become too accustomed to and are therefore more likely to ignore. The forklift safety light by Larson Electronics revolutionizes this by offering a device that isn't annoying for operators and other workers to listen to all day. As CEO of the company Rob Bresnahan explains, “The light eliminates the need for [strenuous strobe lights and audible alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-worksite) that could cause more of a distraction rather than assist with safety precautions.” For the forklift safety lights to work, it needs to be attached to the front and back of the machinery, at which point it is able to warn people in night and day settings and in almost any environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LED Forklift Safety Lights:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of workplace safety with the development of LED forklift safety lights that provide a less distracting and more effective warning system for workers. - **Improved Alarm Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in alarm system technology by creating models that are not ignored or overshadowed by constant exposure, leading to improved worker safety. - **Non-distracting Safety Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of non-distracting safety devices that assist with safety precautions without causing additional distractions or annoyance for workers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Workplace Safety:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the workplace safety industry by developing improved safety devices such as LED forklift safety lights that enhance worker safety while minimizing distractions. - **Heavy Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the heavy equipment manufacturing industry by incorporating non-distracting safety devices into their products, providing a competitive advantage and addressing worker concerns. - **Alarm System Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the alarm system technology industry by developing alarm models that are more effective and less likely to be ignored, improving safety in various settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Robotic Forklifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifter.md) - [Folding Maintenance Lift Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlg-liftpod.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [HD Worksite Floodlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milwaukee-tools-m12-rover-work-light.md) - [Precision Forklift Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-series-electric-cushion-for-cat-lift-trucks.md) - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [Strain-Reducing Monitor Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-screenbar-halo.md) - [Fashionable Flicker-Free Desk Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shlight-led-desk-lamp.md) - [Wearable Runner Safety Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hokolite-runnerbright.md)