One of Hysters main safety concerns is safety. It is the reason why they provide numerous pieces of optional safety equipment that can be included to either the work place or the machinery itself. Following OSHA standards, Hyster manufactures work and head lamps along with both audible and visible warning devices.
The only warning device needed on the lift truck according to ASME B56.1 and OSHA regulations is the steering wheel horn. The horn is basic on all types of forklifts. Though lift trucks are not required to have both audible or visible warning devices, there are a few cases where optional warning devices might be suitable. These factors are unique to every work place or work site and every condition should 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 account. To begin with, the audible device must be able to be distinguished from other types of noises in the work place and the noise should be extremely loud to be heard in the work site, even if other equipment may be running. The ability for employees to hear alarms and determine where the noise is originating from can be compromised if workers wear hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very disruptive or offensive to employees, nearby companies, or nearby residents, alarms might need to be disabled. If noise has to be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Regulations should also be followed in order to make certain that the levels of noise do not exceed OSHA noise limitations.
For visible safety devices, most commonly flashing, strobe or rotating lights, many points must be considered and thought must be put into whether visible safety devices may be more appropriate than audible devices. Presence of reflective surfaces, driver distraction and workplace lighting are all main concerns to consider to ensure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to operators or other workers. Safety light colours should be different from other lights and background surfaces which are within the work site. Safety device positioning are of utmost importance. Lights must 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 must not excessively obstruct 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 which hold up through shock and vibration as well. When it comes to head lamps and work lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working in dark work areas or at night a lot safer. Directional lighting is required if the lighting on the forklift makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has a lot of choices that would truly help increase visibility in low-light situations.