Hyundai Material Handling to Give Away Free Pedestrian Detection Systems
To demonstrate its support of National Forklift Safety Day, June 11, and its commitment to creating safe working environments, Hyundai Material Handling has announced a special offer to purchasers of select, new Hyundai electric forklifts and reach trucks. When purchased between June 11 and July 5, these new Hyundai models will include a free Pedestrian Detection System.
The Hyundai PDS includes both front- and rear-view cameras, an alert voice siren, and a two-channel monitor. While a $1,500 value, its true value is immeasurable when placed against possible accidents and injuries it can help prevent. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, each year there are between 35,000 and 62,000 forklift-related injuries. Many involving bystanders and pedestrians. OSHA estimates that more than 70 percent of these accidents are preventable.
“At Hyundai, the safety of operators, pedestrians, everyone in the workplace, is priority No. 1,” said Lewis Byers, executive vice president/ chief operating officer, Hyundai Material Handling. “Our equipment includes the latest in Operator Presence Safety Systems and the industry’s most innovative safety features. Our free Pedestrian Detection System offer is just one more way we want to help our customers and their employees remain safe on the job.”
National Forklift Safety Day was created by the Industrial Truck Association in 2014 to advocate safety training and practices and carry that message to government, industry, the media, and the public.
“We’re proud to be a member of the ITA.” said Lewis Byers. “We share its commitment to our industry and the safety of the men and women who operate and work around our equipment. We’re glad to do our part to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety, while promoting safe forklift operation.”
For offer details, forklift purchasers should visit their local, authorized Hyundai forklift dealer. For their nearest dealer, customers can visit hyundaiforkliftamericas.com.
Hyundai Material Handling is a manufacturer of industrial forklifts, with capacities from 2,200 pounds to 55,000-pounds capacity. The North American headquarters is in Norcross, Ga.
