Hyster Container Forklift Oakland

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



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 forklifts. Although visible or audible warning devices are not required on all kinds of forklifts, there are a few situations where optional warning devices could be suitable. These factors are unique to each and every work site or work place and every condition needs to be considered individually.



For audible safety devices, that are most commonly motion alarms or back-up alarms, the main point to take into account is the noise level made by the alarm. To begin with, the audible device has to be distinguished from other noises in the work site and the sound has to be loud enough to be heard in the work location, even when other equipment could be functioning. The ability for workers to hear alarms and know where the noise is coming from could be compromised if employees wear hearing protection devices. If the alarms are too offensive or disruptive to workers, nearby houses, or nearby companies, alarms might need to be disabled. If sound must be disabled, this should be able to take place readily. Rules also have to be followed to ensure that noise levels do not exceed OSHA noise limits.



Visible safety devices may comprise the common rotating, flashing or strobe lights. Factors to think about with visible safety devices comprise whether or not these devices might be more appropriate 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 operators or other workers and are effective. Colour of safety lights must be different from background surfaces and other lights that are in the work site. Position of safety devices are really important. Lights must be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights must not cause the lights to reflect or shine into the eyes of the driver, but shielding of the lights should not overly obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.



Hyster has a range of optional lights to meet numerous application needs like weather-resistant LED and halogen lights that hold up through vibration and shock as well. As for head lamps and work lamps, OSHA has set standards to make working at night or in dark work areas much safer. Directional lighting is needed if the lighting on the truck makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has a lot of alternatives that would help increase visibility in low-light situations.

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