A forklift blind spot detection system warns the driver about people or vehicles in areas the driver cannot see: behind the truck while reversing, ahead when a load blocks the view, beside the mast, and at rack ends and blind corners. It uses cameras that recognise people, tags that measure distance by radio without line of sight, radar or ultrasonic sensors, or a mix, and alerts the driver by sound, light or display. Fixed sensors at blind intersections add warning before a truck reaches the corner. These systems reduce blind-spot risk but do not replace mirrors, horn use and safe travel practice.
The full guide is Forklift blind spots, which maps where they occur on each truck type. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6) requires the driver to look in the direction of travel and keep a clear view of the path, which a camera or sensor supports but does not satisfy on its own. When comparing systems, check the coverage angle behind and beside the truck, whether the alert tells the driver which side the hazard is on, and whether the system can tell a person from a pallet. For corners where aisles meet, the intersection safety guide covers fixed warning options.