Among Hysters top safety concerns is safety. It is the reason why they offer many pieces of optional safety equipment which can be added to either the work place or the machinery itself. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster makes work and head lamps along with both audible and visible warning devices.
According to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations, the only warning device needed on a lift truck is the steering wheel horn, that is a basic feature on all forklifts. Though lift trucks are not required to have audible or visible warning devices, there are some situations where optional warning devices might be suitable. These factors are unique to every work site or work place and every condition should be considered individually.
For audible safety devices, which are most commonly back-up alarms or motion alarms, the main point 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 kinds of sounds within the work site and the noise needs to be really loud to be heard in the work site, even when other machines may be working. The ability for employees to hear alarms and determine where the noise is originating from could be compromised if workers are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very disruptive or offensive to employees, nearby houses, or nearby companies, alarms may have to be disabled. If noise should be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Regulations also need to be followed to make sure that the levels of noise do not go beyond OSHA noise limitations.
For visible safety devices, most commonly rotating, flashing or strobe lights, numerous factors should be considered and thought should be put into whether visible safety devices might be more suitable compared to audible devices. Workplace lighting, presence of reflective surfaces, and driver distraction are main priorities to take into account to make certain that safety devices do not pose a danger to drivers or other employees and are effective. Safety light colours must be different from other lights and background surfaces that are within the work site. Placement of safety devices are really important. Lights should be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Light positioning should not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the eyes of the driver, but shielding of the lights should not excessively block the light's visibility to pedestrians.
Hyster has a variety of optional lights to meet many application needs including weather-resistant LED and halogen lights that hold up through vibration and shock as well. When it comes to work lamps and head lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work spaces a lot safer. Directional lighting is required if the truck lighting produces less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has numerous options which would really help increase visibility in low-light conditions.