Hyster Container Forklift West Valley City

At Hyster, your safety is among our top concerns. This is the reason why we offer a variety of optional safety equipment which can be added to your machinery or work site. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster manufactures head and work lamps along with both audible and visible warning devices.



The only warning device required on the lift truck according to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations is the steering wheel horn. The horn is standard on all types of lift trucks. Even if lift trucks are not required to have audible or visible warning devices, there are several situations where optional warning devices could be suitable. These factors are unique to each and every work place or work site and each and every case must be considered individually.



For audible safety devices, that are most commonly back-up alarms or motion alarms, the main point to take into account is the noise level produced by the alarm. To begin with, the audible device must be able to be distinguished from other types of noises within the work site and the sound should be really loud to be heard in the work location, even when other machines could be operating. The ability for workers to hear alarms and determine where the sound is coming from could be compromised if workers are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are very offensive or disruptive to employees, nearby companies, or nearby residents, alarms may need to be disabled. If sound needs to be disabled, this must be able to take place readily. Rules also need to be followed to make certain that noise levels do not go beyond OSHA noise limits.



Visible safety devices may comprise the common flashing, strobe or rotating lights. Things to consider with visible safety devices include whether or not these devices might be more suitable compared to audible devices. Presence of reflective surfaces, operator distraction and workplace lighting are main concerns to consider to ensure that safety devices do not pose a danger to drivers or other employees and are effective. Colour of safety lights should be different from other lights and background surfaces which are in the work place. Position of safety devices are of greatest importance. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights should not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the eyes of the operator, but shielding of the lights must not excessively obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.



Hyster has a range of optional lights to suit numerous application needs such as 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 needed if the lift truck lighting makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has numerous alternatives which would really help increase visibility in low-light conditions.

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