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Forklift safety features evolve to counter 85 annual fatalities and 34,900 injuries, with ROPS/FOPS cabs absorbing 10G impacts and roll containment via energy-absorbing frames. Hydraulic load limiters cap at 90% capacity, auto-leveling forks maintain 2-degree tilt for secure stacking. Regenerative and fail-safe brakes halt within 10 feet from 10 mph, augmented by anti-slip decks and handrails per ISO 3691. Visibility arrays encompass 180-degree mirrors, strobe beacons, and rear docking lights, reducing collisions by 40%. Operator presence systems disable hydraulics if unattended, while access controls via PINs enforce certification. Advanced ADAS includes forward collision warnings via LiDAR, detecting pedestrians within 20 feet at speeds over 5 mph. Telematics logs excessive maneuvers, triggering audits, and e-stops override for emergencies. Emission controls in electrics eliminate CO risks indoors, with battery spill containment kits neutralizing acids. Ergonomic safeguards like adjustable controls cut fatigue-related errors 30%, and training interlocks require modules before startup. Fleet-wide, geo-fencing confines operations, and impact recorders timestamp events for root-cause analysis. These layered defenses, compliant with ASME B56.1, slash incidents 50%, fostering zero-harm cultures through tech-human synergy.