Used Crown Electric Forklift Roseville

Forklift Battery Dangers
Electric forklifts are the main choice by lots of warehouses or supply outlets that have to transport equipment and heavy things into and out off storage. These battery-powered devices could quietly run on large batteries and can lift heavy loads. Typically, warehouse employees are responsible for recharging the batteries or swapping them out during a shift. Though these batteries have been designed and developed with safety at the forefront, there are still several issues a handler should be aware of and stuff to be avoided when in the vicinity of the batteries.

Weight
Some forklift batteries can weigh as much as 2000 lbs. or 1 ton, depending upon the type. These extreme weights factors would need mechanical assistance to safely charge and change the battery. Approximately 50% of all injuries related to lift truck batteries result from improper lifting and moving these heavy pieces of equipment. Sometimes jacks, specialized carts, or even other forklifts are used in order to transport and move heavy batteries. The overall success of utilizing these pieces of equipment depends upon how the handler securely affixes the battery to the cart. Sadly, severe injuries could happen due to falling batteries.

There are strict protocols within the industry which describe when and how a forklift battery should be charged. Nearly all businesses have extensive regulations and rules describing the safest method to remove the lift truck battery in an efficient and safe way.

Corrosives
It is important to realize that lift truck batteries are filled with corrosive liquids which need correct safety measures followed in order to handle them. Two of the most common kinds of lift truck batteries include potassium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. These are both really corrosive materials that can result in chemical burns to the hands, skin, eyes and face.

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