At Hyster, your safety is among our main concerns. This is the reason why we offer a variety of optional safety equipment that could be included to your machine or work place. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster makes both audible and visible warning devices as well as head and work lamps.
According to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations, the only warning device required on a lift truck is the steering wheel horn, which is a basic feature on all lift trucks. Although lift trucks are not required to have both visible or audible warning devices, there are a few conditions where optional warning devices could be suitable. These factors are unique to every work site or work place and each and every case needs to be considered individually.
Motion alarms or back-up alarms are the most common safety devices. The noise made by these alarms are the main factor to take into account. First of all, the audible device should be able to be distinguished from other types of noises in the work site and the sound should be loud enough to be heard in the work site, even if other kinds of machines could be running. The ability for employees to hear alarms and know where the sound is originating from could be compromised if workers are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are too disruptive or offensive to workers, nearby homes, or nearby companies, alarms may need to be disabled. If noise should be disabled, this must be able to take place readily. Rules must also be followed to make sure that the levels of noise do not exceed OSHA noise limits.
For visible safety devices, most frequently rotating, flashing or strobe lights, many factors should be considered and thought should be put into whether visible safety devices may be more suitable compared to audible devices. Workplace lighting, presence of reflective surfaces, and driver distraction are main priorities to take into consideration to make certain that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to operators or other workers. Colour of safety lights should be different from other lights and background surfaces which are in the work site. Safety device placement are very important. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Light placement must not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the eyes of the driver, but shielding of the lights should not overly block the light's visibility to pedestrians.
To suit many application requirements, Hyster has a range of optional lights that comprise halogen lights and weather-resistant LED. These lights are able to hold up through shock and vibration as well. When it comes to work lamps and head lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work spaces much safer. Directional lighting is required if the truck lighting makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has lots of alternatives which would help increase visibility in low-light situations.