At Hyster, your safety is amongst our main concerns. This is why we offer a variety of optional safety equipment which can be included to your machinery or work place. Following OSHA standards, Hyster makes work and head lamps in addition to both visible and audible warning devices.
According to ASME B56.1 and OSHA regulations, the only warning device required on a forklift is the steering wheel horn, which is a basic feature on all lift trucks. Even if audible or visible warning devices are not required on all types of forklifts, there are a few situations where optional warning devices could be appropriate. These factors are unique to each work place or work site and each and every condition must be considered individually.
For audible safety devices, that are most frequently back-up alarms or motion alarms, the main factor to take into account is the level of noise produced by the alarm. First of all, the audible device must be able to be distinguished from other kinds of sounds within the work site and the noise must be loud enough to be heard in the work site, even if other equipment could be operating. The ability for employees to hear alarms and determine where the noise is coming from could be compromised if employees are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are too offensive or disruptive to employees, nearby companies, or nearby residents, alarms might have to be disabled. If noise needs to be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Rules also need to be followed to make certain that noise levels do not go beyond OSHA noise limitations.
Visible safety devices may consist of the common flashing, strobe or rotating lights. Things to consider with visible safety devices comprise whether or not these devices might be more suitable compared to audible devices. Operator distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are all main concerns to take into consideration to make certain that safety devices do not pose a danger to drivers or other workers and are effective. Safety light colours must be different from background surfaces and other lights that are in the work place. Safety device placement are extremely important. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Light placement must not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the driver's eyes, but shielding of the lights should not overly obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.
Hyster has a range of optional lights to suit many application requirements such as halogen lights and weather-resistant LED that hold up through vibration and shock as well. As for head lamps and work lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working in dark work spaces or at night a lot safer. Directional lighting is required if the forklift lighting produces less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has many options which will help increase visibility in low-light situations.