At Hyster, your safety is among our main concerns. This is the reason why we offer a variety of optional safety equipment which could be added to your machinery or work place. Following OSHA standards, Hyster manufactures work and head 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 steering wheel horn, that is a standard feature on all forklifts. Though forklifts are not required to have visible or audible warning devices, there are several conditions where optional warning devices might be suitable. These factors are unique to each and every work site or work place and each and every condition should be considered individually.
For audible safety devices, which are most frequently motion alarms or back-up alarms, the main factor to take into account is the level of noise made by the alarm. To begin with, the audible device should be able to be distinguished from other sounds in the work site and the noise should be really loud to be heard in the work location, even if other equipment may be working. The ability for workers to hear alarms and determine where the noise is coming from can be compromised if workers are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very disruptive or offensive to employees, nearby residents, or nearby businesses, alarms might have to be disabled. If noise must be disabled, this must be able to happen readily. Regulations must also be followed to make sure that the levels of noise do not go beyond OSHA noise limitations.
Visible safety devices may consist of the common flashing, strobe or rotating lights. Factors to think about with visible safety devices include whether or not these devices might be more suitable compared to audible devices. Presence of reflective surfaces, driver distraction and workplace lighting are main concerns to consider to ensure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to operators or other employees. Safety light colours should be different from background surfaces and other lights which are in the work place. Placement of safety devices are extremely important. Lights should be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights must not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the driver's eyes, but shielding of the lights should not overly block the light's visibility to pedestrians.
To meet numerous 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. As for head lamps and work lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working in dark work spaces or at night much safer. Directional lighting is needed if the lift truck lighting makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has a lot of alternatives which will help increase visibility in low-light conditions.