Hyster lift trucks have numerous standard and optional feature to make every equipment safer for the driver and other employees in the work site area. Some of the features available are safety lights, audible devices, operator restraint systems, and ergonomic operator compartments.
To help alert other individuals of a nearby or approaching lift truck, visual safety devices such as strobe lights may help. There is a low-mounted strobe light which includes a shield to help avoid the light shining into the operator's eyes.
Reverse operation alarms are examples of audible warning devices that automatically sound if the lift truck is backing up. This would help to alert other pedestrians and staff of the presence lift truck. A rear drive handle with horn allows the driver's hand to be secure when backing-up. This inboard handle protects the driver's hand in the event of impact and the handle has a horn that allows the operator to sound the horn without having to move their hand to the main steering wheel.
The operator restraint systems help to keep the driver safe in case of a lift truck flip over. The restraint system works by keeping the operator's torso and head in the cab of the forklift which will help them to avoid serious injury. Hip Restraints and Anti-Cinch Seat Belt are basic features on all existing models of Yale/Hyster forklifts. For older Hyster/Yale lift trucks, safety restraint systems could be installed on most units.
The Hyster StanDrive E30-40HSD2 series of forklifts provides superb ergonomics. Available in 4,000 or 3,000 pound capacities, these lift trucks are versatile and strong, as well as ergonomically designed to improve production and enhance driver comfort. To increase operator visibility and comfort, the controls allow the operator to stand in side-stance or at 45 degrees.
For really strong trucks, the E30-40XN, E45-70XN and the E70-120Z AC Power series forklifts from Hyster Company use AC technology are able to get almost any job done. Hyster makes lift trucks which offer great speed, important safety features, long battery life, and unsurpassed strength. Hyster Company lift trucks are adaptable to almost any application requirement that you or your company might have.