Optional Accessories for Your Forklift
Audible Devices - Motion or back-Up Alarms:
Back-up alarms and motion alarms are audio device accessories which produce enough sound so that the noise is heard overtop the noises produced from the forklift itself.
The sound has to be readily discernible from other audible devices or sounds in the work setting. Sound must be readily discernible from other sound or audible devices in the work place. The audible device can employee noise exposure and end up contribute to OSHA noise limitation; thus, care needs to be taken.
Determine the distance and direction the sound of the audible device is made more difficult because of the use of hearing protection. Audible devices can sometimes get disabled from workers and operators because they can find them very irritating. Additionally, audible devices may also be objectionable to residents in the vicinity.
Additional Application and Operator Options:
Enclosed Operator Cabs: To protect the operator from the elements, enclosed operator cabs made of tempered glass are utilized to help prevent injuries and lessen other concerns. Moreover, these cabs feature an emergency exit via removing the window. The levels of noise are reduced at the operator's ear because of additional sound proofing.
Operator Selectable Performance Modes: The operator can choose the performance need for the particular application. As well, it allows a supervisor to set the utmost performance of a unit for an operator who is just learning. Being able to reduce and adjust the maximum performance of the unit enables a new operator to learn the operating characteristics of the machinery in a controlled setting.
Impact Monitor: When the impact monitor is deactivated, a supervisor is needed to activate and override the unit. This encourages the operator to be sure to manage the equipment in a more controlled manner.
Dual Rear View and Panoramic Mirrors: These mirrors serve as an aid to the operator in observing the tail swing area, as well as the operating environment behind the truck.