One of Hysters main safety concerns is safety. It is the reason why they provide many pieces of optional safety equipment which can be incorporated to either the work site or the machine itself. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster makes both audible and visible warning devices in addition to work and head lamps.
According to ASME B56.1 and OSHA regulations, the only warning device needed on a lift truck is the horn on the steering wheel, that is a basic feature on all forklifts. Even if forklifts are not required to have both visible or audible warning devices, there are some conditions where optional warning devices may be suitable. These factors are unique to each and every work site or work place and each and every condition must be considered individually.
Motion alarms or back-up alarms are the most common safety devices. The noise made by these alarms are the main factor to take into consideration. First of all, the audible device should be able to be distinguished from other kinds of sounds in the work site and the sound needs to be loud enough to be heard in the work location, even if other machines could be working. The ability for workers to hear alarms and know where the noise is coming from can be compromised if employees wear hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very disruptive or offensive to workers, nearby houses, or nearby companies, alarms may have to be disabled. If sound should be disabled, this should be able to happen readily. Rules also need to be followed in order to make sure that the levels of noise do not go beyond OSHA noise limitations.
Visible safety devices might include the common rotating, flashing or strobe lights. Factors to think about with visible safety devices comprise whether or not these devices might be more suitable compared to audible devices. Presence of reflective surfaces, operator distraction and workplace lighting are all main priorities to take into consideration to make sure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to operators or other employees. Colour of safety lights must be different from other lights and background surfaces which are in the work place. Safety device positioning are really important. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights must not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the eyes of the operator, but shielding of the lights should not overly block the light's visibility to pedestrians.
To suit numerous application requirements, Hyster has a variety of optional lights that comprise halogen lights and weather-resistant LED. These lights could hold up through shock and vibration as well. When it comes to work lamps and head lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work areas much safer. Directional lighting is needed if the lift truck lighting produces less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has many options which would really help increase visibility in low-light situations.