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

According to OSHA and ASME B56.1 regulations, the only warning device required on a forklift is the horn on the steering wheel, which is a basic feature on all lift trucks. Though audible or visible warning devices are not required on all kinds of forklifts, there are several cases where optional warning devices may be suitable. These factors are unique to each and every work place or work site and each and every case should be considered individually.

For audible safety devices, that are most commonly motion alarms or back-up alarms, the main point to consider is the level of noise made by the alarm. To begin with, the audible device should be able to be distinguished from other sounds within the work place and the noise must be extremely loud to be heard in the work location, even if other kinds of machinery could be working. The ability for workers to hear alarms and determine where the noise is coming from can be compromised if workers are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are too offensive or disruptive to employees, nearby residents, or nearby companies, alarms might have to be disabled. If sound must be disabled, this should be able to happen readily. Regulations also need to be followed to ensure that noise levels do not exceed OSHA noise limitations.

For visible safety devices, most commonly strobe, rotating, or flashing lights, numerous factors must be considered and thought should be put into whether visible safety devices may be more appropriate compared to audible devices. Operator distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are main priorities to take into account to ensure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to drivers or other workers. Safety light colours must be different from background surfaces and other lights which are in the work site. Position of safety devices are of utmost importance. Lights should be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Light positioning must not cause the lights to shine or reflect into the eyes of the driver, but shielding of the lights must not excessively obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.

Hyster has a range of optional lights to suit many application requirements such as halogen lights and weather-resistant LED that 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 much safer. Directional lighting is required if the lighting on the lift truck produces less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has lots of alternatives that would really help increase visibility in low-light conditions.

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