Discussion:
lights

In my past ive been told if a lift truck has a light on it it must work per osha. Now cat has signal light lever on steer colume and spots for bulbs in back but they dont work.Where can i find the osha spec about lights.My cust need this in wrighting thanks
  • Posted 23 Feb 2006 11:38
  • By proshadetree
  • joined 23 Feb'06 - 484 messages
  • Tennessee, United States
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OSHA 1910.178(h)(2)
Powered Industrial Trucks

Where general lighting is less than 2 lumens per square foot, auxiliary directional lighting shall be provided on the truck.
  • Posted 27 Mar 2006 12:19
  • By joseph_h
  • joined 19 Mar'06 - 253 messages
  • Michigan, United States
Each state or Province will have their own regulation on lights, just like OSHA or the Canada Labour Code.
Rule of thumb: headlights and a back up light are mandatory when used after dark or in dimly lit areas.
As far as signal lights or brake lights: these become mandatory when using on a public road or street (I would consider these if the lift truck is taken off your private property).
Having said that: I like to see headlights left on all the time - day time running lights. Pedestrians say they can see the reflection of lights in an overhead mirror quicker than they can see the reflection of a lift truck.
As for the back up light: I think an employer should have a back up light that comes on automatically when the truck is put in reverse. Drivers say their biggest complaint is pedestrians walking behind their truck, "They know I'm going to back up, but they walk behind my truck anyway".
We need to get back to pedestrians and cars: if a back up light comes on, we tend to get out of the way. A back up light is sending "another" signal to the pedestrian, aid the employer and bottom line, we don't want to see anyone getting hurt by a lift truck.
  • Posted 24 Mar 2006 09:01
  • By garry_p
  • joined 4 Nov'04 - 27 messages
  • New Brunswick, Canada
Lights are an option and in Canada, should be mounted, if appropriate. Once mounted, they must work. If you did not have them installed, don't worry about it.

As for your second request, I have no idea. Sorry.
  • Posted 24 Feb 2006 12:11
  • By dan_m
  • joined 14 Oct'05 - 335 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
Try the OSHA web site.
  • Posted 24 Feb 2006 01:03
  • By cownd
  • joined 18 Feb'06 - 189 messages
  • Arizona, United States

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