Used Crown Electric Forklift Berkeley

Forklift Battery Dangers
The main choice of lift trucks for lots of warehouses or supply outlets are electric models which are required to move equipment and heavy products into and out off storage. These machinery are battery powered with big batteries allowing the lifting of heavy cargo. Normally, 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 as the main concern, there are still some issues a handler should know and stuff to be avoided when near the batteries.

Weight
Several forklift batteries can weigh up to 2000 lbs. or 1 ton, depending upon the model. These extreme weights factors will need mechanical assistance to safely charge and change the battery. Around 50% of all lift truck battery-related injuries are caused by improper moving and lifting these heavy pieces of machinery. Sometimes jacks, other forklifts or even specialized carts are utilized so as to move and transport heavy batteries. The overall success of using these pieces of machinery depends upon how the handler securely affixes the battery to the cart. Sadly, severe injuries can happen because of falling batteries.

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

Corrosives
In order to handle them, it is vital to know the battery is filled with corrosive liquids that require you to follow safety measures. Two of the most common kinds of forklift batteries include potassium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. These are both extremely corrosive materials which can lead to chemical burns to the skin, hands, eyes and face.

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