Among Hysters top safety concerns is safety. It is the reason why they provide numerous pieces of optional safety equipment that can be incorporated to either the work place or the machine itself. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster makes head and work lamps in addition to both visible and audible warning devices.
According to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations, the only warning device required on a lift truck is the horn on the steering wheel, that is a standard feature on all forklifts. Although visible or audible warning devices are not required on all kinds of forklifts, there are a few conditions where optional warning devices may be appropriate. These factors are unique to each work place or work site and each and every case must be considered individually.
For audible safety devices, which are most frequently motion alarms or back-up alarms, the main factor to take into consideration is the level of noise made by the alarm. First of all, the audible device has to be distinguished from other types of sounds in the work place and the noise needs to be loud enough to be heard in the work location, even if other equipment could be running. The ability for employees to hear alarms and determine where the sound is coming from could be compromised if employees are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very disruptive or offensive to workers, nearby residents, or nearby businesses, alarms might need to be disabled. If sound must be disabled, this should be able to happen readily. Rules must also be followed so as to make sure that noise levels do not go beyond OSHA noise limits.
Visible safety devices may consist of the common strobe, rotating, or flashing lights. Things to consider with visible safety devices include whether or not these devices might be more appropriate than audible devices. Workplace lighting, presence of reflective surfaces, and driver distraction are top concerns to take into account to make sure that safety devices do not pose a danger to drivers or other employees and are effective. Safety light colours should be different from background surfaces and other lights that are in the work site. Placement of safety devices are of greatest importance. Lights should be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Position of lights must not cause the lights to reflect or shine into the driver's eyes, but shielding of the lights must not overly block the light's visibility to pedestrians.
To suit numerous application needs, Hyster has a range of optional lights which consist of halogen lights and weather-resistant LED. These lights can hold up through vibration and shock as well. As for head lamps and work lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working in dark work spaces or at night a lot safer. Directional lighting is required if the truck lighting makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has numerous alternatives that would really help increase visibility in low-light conditions.