Hyster Container Forklift Houston

At Hyster, your safety is among our main concerns. This is why we offer a range of optional safety devices which could be added to your machine or work site. Following OSHA standards, Hyster manufactures work and head lamps along with both visible and audible warning devices.



The only warning device required on the lift truck according to ASME B56.1 and OSHA regulations is the steering wheel horn. The horn is standard on all types of lift trucks. Though audible or visible warning devices are not required on all types of lift trucks, 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 case must be considered individually.



Back-up alarms or motion alarms are the most common safety devices. The noise produced by these alarms are the main thing to consider. First of all, the audible device needs to be distinguished from other sounds in the work place and the sound should be extremely loud to be heard in the work site, even when other equipment could be running. 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 workers, nearby houses, or nearby businesses, alarms might need to be disabled. If noise needs to be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Regulations should also be followed in order to ensure that the levels of noise do not go beyond OSHA noise limitations.



Visible safety devices may comprise the common rotating, flashing or strobe lights. Factors to consider with visible safety devices include whether or not these devices may be more suitable compared to audible devices. Driver distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are top priorities to take into account to ensure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to operators or other employees. Colour of safety lights must be different from background surfaces and other lights that are within the work place. Position of safety devices are extremely important. Lights should be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights must not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the operator's eyes, but shielding of the lights should not overly obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.



To suit many application requirements, Hyster has a variety of optional lights that consist of weather-resistant LED and halogen lights. These lights are able to 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 safer. Directional lighting is needed if the truck lighting produces less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has numerous alternatives which would help increase visibility in low-light conditions.

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