- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Keep the forklift battery charging station clean
- Employ trained individuals to charge the battery
Wear Personal Protective Equipment
It is important for the person who is in charge of the forklift battery charging to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes eye protection, full-face protection, protective gloves and steel-toed shoes. Additional PPE includes an eye wash station placed within 10 seconds of the battery charger.
Keep the Forklift Battery Charger Station Clean
When charging the battery, flammable gases can be emitted, so the area should be spark-free and well ventilated. A forklift battery charging area should have clean, visible safety warning signs (available to down load from the downloads section on our website), especially "No Smoking" warnings. All employees should be aware of using the emergency eye wash station and should know whom to contact in case of an emergency.
Employ trained individuals to charge the battery
It is important to employ trained individuals to charge the battery. In some countries there are laws that recommend firms use only highly trained individuals to operate the charger.
Other Safety Considerations
The person in charge of forklift battery charging should know how to safely move the battery from the vehicle. Normally, another forklift lifts the discharged battery from its vehicle and sets it on the charger. Battery carts are another option for moving the discharged battery.
It is very important you keep all these guidelines about safety in mind while charging a forklift battery. This will help you avoid any accidents and will help you ensure a hazard-free working environment.
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