At Hyster, your safety is among our top concerns. This is why we offer a range of optional safety equipment which can be added to your machinery or work site. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster manufactures both visible and audible warning devices in addition to work and head lamps.
According to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations, the only warning device required on a forklift is the horn on the steering wheel, which is a standard feature on all lift trucks. Although audible or visible warning devices are not required on all kinds of lift trucks, there are some cases where optional warning devices could be suitable. These factors are unique to every work site or work place and each and every case must be considered individually.
For audible safety devices, that are most commonly back-up alarms or motion alarms, the main point to take into account is the level of noise made by the alarm. First of all, the audible device needs to be distinguished from other kinds of noises in the work place and the noise has to be loud enough to be heard in the work location, even if other types of machines could be running. The ability for employees to hear alarms and know where the sound is originating from could be compromised if employees wear hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very offensive or disruptive to employees, nearby homes, or nearby businesses, alarms might need to be disabled. If sound has to be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Regulations should also be followed to make sure that the levels of noise do not go beyond OSHA noise limits.
Visible safety devices might comprise the common strobe, rotating, or flashing lights. Factors to consider with visible safety devices comprise whether or not these devices may be more suitable compared to audible devices. Driver distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are main priorities to take into account to ensure that safety devices do not pose a danger to drivers or other employees and are effective. Colour of safety lights must be different from background surfaces and other lights that are in the work place. Position of safety devices are of greatest importance. Lights should be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights should not cause the lights to reflect or shine into the eyes of the operator, but shielding of the lights must not excessively block the light's visibility to pedestrians.
To suit many application needs, Hyster has a range of optional lights which comprise weather-resistant LED and halogen lights. These lights could hold up through vibration and shock as well. When it comes to head lamps and work lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work areas safer. Directional lighting is required if the lighting on the forklift makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has numerous choices that would help increase visibility in low-light conditions.