Hyster Container Forklift San Antonio

At Hyster, your safety is one of our main concerns. This is the reason why we provide a range of optional safety equipment which could be added to your machine or work place. Following OSHA standards, Hyster makes head and work lamps along with both audible and visible warning devices.



According to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations, the only warning device required on a forklift is the steering wheel horn, which is a basic feature on all lift trucks. Even though lift trucks are not required to have audible or visible warning devices, there are several situations where optional warning devices might be appropriate. These factors are unique to every work place or work site and each and every condition must be considered individually.



Motion alarms or back-up alarms are the most common safety devices. The noise produced by these alarms are the main thing to consider. To begin with, the audible device should be able to be distinguished from other kinds of noises in the work site and the noise should be very loud to be heard in the work site, even if other types of equipment may be operating. 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 very offensive or disruptive to workers, nearby businesses, or nearby residents, alarms might need to be disabled. If sound should be disabled, this should be able to happen readily. Rules must also be followed so as to ensure that noise levels do not exceed OSHA noise limits.



Visible safety devices might comprise the common flashing, strobe or rotating lights. Factors to consider with visible safety devices include whether or not these devices may be more suitable than audible devices. Operator distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are main priorities to consider to make sure that safety devices do not pose a danger to drivers or other employees and are effective. Safety light colours must be different from background surfaces and other lights that are within the work place. Position of safety devices are of greatest importance. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Position of lights should 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 range of optional lights to suit numerous application needs like weather-resistant LED and halogen lights which hold up through shock and vibration as well. As for work lamps and head lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work areas safer. Directional lighting is needed if the truck lighting makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has many choices that will help increase visibility in low-light conditions.

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