Hyster Container Forklift Austin

At Hyster, your safety is amongst our top concerns. This is the reason why we offer a variety of optional safety devices that could be included to your machinery or work site. Following OSHA standards, Hyster manufactures both audible and visible warning devices as well as head and work lamps.



According to ASME B56.1 and OSHA regulations, the only warning device needed on a lift truck is the steering wheel horn, that is a standard feature on all lift trucks. Though visible or audible warning devices are not required on all types of lift trucks, there are a few situations where optional warning devices may be appropriate. These factors are unique to each and every work site or work place 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 has to be distinguished from other kinds of sounds within the work place and the noise should be loud enough to be heard in the work site, even if other kinds of equipment could be functioning. The ability for workers 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 too disruptive or offensive to workers, nearby houses, or nearby businesses, alarms may need to be disabled. If sound should be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Regulations should also be followed in order to make sure that noise levels do not exceed OSHA noise limitations.



Visible safety devices might comprise the common rotating, flashing or strobe lights. Factors to consider with visible safety devices include whether or not these devices might be more appropriate compared to audible devices. Driver distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are main concerns to consider to ensure that safety devices do not pose a danger to operators or other workers and are effective. Safety light colours must be different from background surfaces and other lights that are in the work site. Position of safety devices are of utmost importance. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights must not cause the lights to reflect or shine into the driver's eyes, but shielding of the lights must not excessively block the light's visibility to pedestrians.



Hyster has a variety of optional lights to suit many application requirements including halogen lights and weather-resistant LED which hold up through shock and vibration as well. As for head lamps and work lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work spaces safer. Directional lighting is required if the lighting on the lift truck makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has many alternatives that would help increase visibility in low-light situations.

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