At Hyster, your safety is among our main concerns. This is the reason why we provide a variety of optional safety devices which could be included to your machine or work site. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster makes work and head lamps along with both visible and audible warning devices.
The only warning device needed on the forklift according to ASME B56.1 and OSHA regulations is the steering wheel horn. The horn is basic on all types of lift trucks. Although forklifts are not required to have both visible or audible warning devices, there are a few situations where optional warning devices might be appropriate. These factors are unique to each and every work site or work place and each and every situation has to be considered individually.
Motion alarms or back-up alarms are the most common safety devices. The noise produced by these alarms are the main factor to take into account. To begin with, the audible device has to be distinguished from other types of noises within the work site and the noise needs to be extremely loud to be heard in the work site, even when other equipment could be operating. The ability for workers to hear alarms and know where the noise is originating from can be compromised if workers wear hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very offensive or disruptive to employees, nearby companies, or nearby residents, alarms might have to be disabled. If sound should be disabled, this must be able to take place readily. Regulations must also be followed to ensure that the levels of noise do not go beyond OSHA noise limitations.
For visible safety devices, most frequently rotating, flashing or strobe lights, many factors must be considered and thought must be put into whether visible safety devices may be more suitable compared to audible devices. Workplace lighting, presence of reflective surfaces, and operator distraction are all top priorities to consider to make sure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to operators or other workers. Colour of safety lights must be different from other lights and background surfaces that are within the work place. Placement of safety devices are really 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 operator, but shielding of the lights should not overly obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.
To suit numerous application requirements, Hyster has a range of optional lights which include weather-resistant LED and halogen lights. These lights can hold up through vibration and shock as well. As for work lamps and head lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work spaces safer. Directional lighting is needed if the lighting on the lift truck produces less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has lots of choices which would help increase visibility in low-light conditions.