Amongst Hysters main safety concerns is safety. It is why they offer numerous pieces of optional safety equipment that can be incorporated to either the work site or the machinery itself. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster makes head and work lamps along with both visible and audible warning devices.
According to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations, the only warning device needed on a lift truck is the horn on the steering wheel, that is a standard feature on all lift trucks. Though visible or audible warning devices are not required on all types of forklifts, there are a few cases where optional warning devices could be appropriate. These factors are unique to every work site or work place and every condition 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 thing to take into consideration. To begin with, the audible device has to be distinguished from other sounds within the work place and the sound needs to be really loud to be heard in the work site, even when other kinds of machines may be functioning. The ability for employees to hear alarms and determine where the sound is coming from can be compromised if workers are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are too offensive or disruptive to employees, nearby companies, or nearby residents, alarms might need to be disabled. If noise should be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Rules should also be followed so as to make certain that the levels of noise do not exceed OSHA noise limits.
Visible safety devices might comprise the common flashing, strobe or rotating lights. Factors to consider with visible safety devices comprise whether or not these devices may be more suitable than audible devices. Operator distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are main priorities to take into account to ensure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to drivers or other employees. Colour of safety lights must be different from background surfaces and other lights that are within the work place. Safety device positioning are of greatest importance. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Light positioning must not cause the lights to reflect or shine into the driver's eyes, but shielding of the lights should not excessively obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.
To meet numerous application needs, Hyster has a range of optional lights which include halogen lights and weather-resistant LED. These lights are able to 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 areas safer. Directional lighting is needed if the forklift lighting makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has lots of alternatives which would really help increase visibility in low-light conditions.