Hyster Container Forklift San Jose

At Hyster, your safety is among our main concerns. This is the reason why we provide a variety of optional safety devices that could be included to your machinery or work place. Following the standards of OSHA, Hyster manufactures work and head lamps in addition to both visible and audible warning devices.



The only warning device required on the forklift according to ASME B56.1 and OSHA regulations is the steering wheel horn. The horn is basic on all types of lift trucks. Although lift trucks are not required to have visible or audible warning devices, there are some cases where optional warning devices may be appropriate. These factors are unique to every work site or work place and each situation has to 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 take into account. To begin with, the audible device must be able to be distinguished from other sounds in the work place and the sound has to be loud enough to be heard in the work location, even if other machinery may be working. The ability for workers to hear alarms and know where the sound is originating from can be compromised if workers are wearing hearing protection devices. If the alarms are too offensive or disruptive to workers, nearby businesses, or nearby houses, alarms may have to be disabled. If noise has to be disabled, this must be able to happen readily. Rules should also be followed to ensure that the levels of noise do not go beyond OSHA noise limits.



For visible safety devices, most commonly flashing, strobe or rotating lights, numerous factors must be considered and thought should be put into whether visible safety devices may be more suitable compared to audible devices. Driver distraction, workplace lighting and presence of reflective surfaces are main concerns to consider to ensure that safety devices are effective and do not pose a danger to operators or other workers. Colour of safety lights must be different from background surfaces and other lights which are in the work site. Safety device placement are of greatest importance. Lights should be able to clear any overhead obstacles. Placement of lights should not cause the lights to reflect or shine into the operator's eyes, but shielding of the lights should not overly obstruct the light's visibility to pedestrians.



Hyster has a variety of optional lights to meet many application requirements such as weather-resistant LED and halogen lights which 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 a lot safer. Directional lighting is needed if the lighting on the truck makes less than 2 lumens per square foot. Hyster has a lot of options that will help increase visibility in low-light conditions.

• Clark Dual Fuel Forklifts San Jose
  Clark Forklift Specifications Kinds narrow aisles, pneumatic trucks and cushion trucks are only amongst the various kinds of forklift trucks made by Clark. The various types differ in terms of the way they are powered.... More
• Crown Narrow Aisle Forklifts San Jose
  Very Narrow-Aisle Turret Trucks In the lift truck industry, Crown has made an innovate line of heavy-duty turret trucks, setting a new level of standard. Crown has designed the fastest travel speeds and the fastest... More
• Manitou 4 Wheel Drive Forklift San Jose
  Vertical Masted Forklift The vertical masted or straight masted lift truck is a great equipment for your material handling needs. These types of machines are an ideal choice for times where both maneuverability and stability... More
• Clark LP Forklifts San Jose
  How to Fill Forklift Cylinders Liquid propane is usually used to operate industrial lift trucks or forklifts. There is the choice to have refueling capabilities on site or to have cylinders delivered to your facility.... More
• Manitou Telehandlers San Jose
  The telehandler is a construction vehicle that is engineered to lift heavy weights and materials. It is really considered to be a hybrid of the crane and the forklift in terms of its capabilities and... More