Crown Electric Forklift San Francisco

Forklift Battery Dangers

Electric lift trucks are the best choice by a lot of supply outlets or warehouses which need to move equipment and heavy things out of and into storage. These battery-powered machines can run quietly on big batteries and are capable of lifting heavy loads. Usually, warehouse employees are responsible for recharging the batteries or swapping them out during a shift. Though these batteries have been developed and designed with safety as the priority, there are still several problems a handler should be aware of and things to be avoided when in the vicinity of the batteries.



Weight

Depending upon the model, some forklift batteries could weigh as much as 2000 lbs. or 1 ton, even more. Clearly, these extreme weight factors need mechanical assistance in order to safely charge and change the battery. Approximately 50% of all injuries related to forklift batteries are caused by improper moving and lifting these heavy pieces of machinery. At times jacks, other forklifts or even specialized carts are used so as to transport and move heavy batteries. The overall success of using these pieces of equipment will really depend on how the handler safely affixes the battery to the cart. Unfortunately, serious injuries could happen due to falling batteries.



There are strict protocols in the industry that describe how and when a forklift battery must be charged. Most companies have extensive rules and regulations describing the safest way to remove the lift truck battery in an efficient and safe manner.



Corrosives

In order to handle them, it is essential to know the battery is filled with corrosive liquids that require you to follow safety precautions. Two of the most common forklift battery kinds include potassium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. These are both extremely corrosive materials that could result in chemical burns to the skin, hands, eyes and face.

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