Overhead Crane Safety Projection Retrofitted
Improving Workplace Safety with Crane Projection Lighting
At Gillott Engineering, safety is always at the forefront of everything we do. We recently completed a crane safety improvement project by retrofitting an overhead crane safety projection system onto an existing crane installation.
This simple yet highly effective upgrade significantly improves awareness of overhead lifting activity — helping to protect staff working below.
Visibility of Overhead Hazards
In busy manufacturing environments, staff are focused on their tasks and often looking down at where they are walking — not up at the crane above.
This creates a potential risk when an overhead crane is in operation, particularly in high-traffic production areas.
Our customer wanted a clear, highly visible warning system that would highlight the crane’s operating zone on the floor below.
Crane Safety Projection Lighting
We installed a crane-mounted projector that shines directly downwards, clearly marking the safety exclusion zone on the floor.
The projected light creates a visible warning area beneath the crane, alerting staff to:
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The crane’s current position
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The designated danger zone
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Areas to avoid during lifting operations
This proactive safety measure helps reduce the risk of personnel walking into hazardous zones.
Custom Projection Design
Why Overhead Crane Projection Lighting Matters. This system adds an additional layer of visual safety by:
Making crane movement immediately visible
Creating a clearly defined exclusion zone
Increasing awareness in high-traffic areas
Supporting health and safety compliance
Reducing the likelihood of accidents
Unlike floor tape or painted markings, projected zones move with the crane, ensuring the warning is always exactly where it needs to be.
Retrofitting to Existing Crane Systems
One of the key advantages of this solution is that it can be retrofitted to existing overhead cranes, making it a cost-effective safety upgrade without the need for major structural changes.
Whether you operate:
Overhead cranes
Gantry cranes
Goliath cranes
Jib cranes
Projection lighting can significantly enhance site safety.
Looking to Improve Crane Safety?
If you’re reviewing your lifting operations and want to improve safety awareness on site, crane projection lighting is a smart, practical solution.
Gillott Engineering provides:
Crane safety upgrades
Crane repairs and servicing
LOLER inspections
Crane operator training
Full crane installations
Industrial mechanical and electrical engineering support
Contact us today to discuss improving safety on your site.
Keeping your workforce safe while keeping production moving.