Crown Electric Forklift San Jose

Forklift Battery Dangers

Electric lift trucks are the main choice by a lot of warehouses or supply outlets that have to transport equipment and heavy things out of and into storage. These battery-powered machines can run quietly on large batteries and are capable of lifting heavy loads. Usually, warehouse personnel are responsible for swapping out the batteries or recharging them during a shift. Although these batteries have been developed and designed with safety at the forefront, there are still some issues a user needs to know and things to be prevented when near the batteries.



Weight

Depending upon the type, several forklift batteries could weigh up to 2000 lbs. or 1 ton, even more. Clearly, these extreme weight factors require mechanical assistance in order to safely charge and change the battery. Approximately 50 percent of all forklift battery-related injuries are caused by improper moving and lifting these heavy pieces of equipment. Sometimes jacks, other forklifts or even specialized carts are used in order to move and transport heavy batteries. The overall success of utilizing these pieces of machine depends upon how the handler safely affixes the battery to the cart. Unfortunately, severe injuries could occur because of falling batteries.



There are strict protocols in the industry which describe how and when a forklift battery should be charged. Most companies have extensive policies and rules describing the safest way to remove the forklift battery in a safe and efficient way.



Corrosives

In order to handle them, it is vital to realize the battery is filled with corrosive liquids that require you to follow safety precautions. Two of the most common types of lift truck batteries include potassium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. These are both really corrosive materials which can result in chemical burns to the skin, hands, eyes and face.

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