Charger room Essentials!
Call 1-800-878-2779 to speak to a BPS Sales RepresentativeMake your charger room OSHA ready!
Assuring safe operating conditions in and around the forklift truck battery room, isn’t just a good idea, it’s essential to ensure a safe work environment as well as to comply with all relevant OSHA & industry regulations. Battery Power Systems knows what you need to have in your charger room. Want to know if your charger room is OSHA ready and up to date? Take a look below at some of our most popular charger room accessories. We tell you not only what you need, but why you need it!

Is Your Charger Room Ready?
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Some of our most popular sellers!
Product Requirement
Eye Wash / Shower Station
Suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body. Note
condition.
Eyewash present?
Type: (Portable, Plumbed, Qt. Bottles, Personal, Other)
Shower present?
Capacity (Portable): ____________
Does eyewash need maintenance?
Regulations
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151(c)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.441(a)(6)
NFPA 70E Article 240.2
NFPA 505 9.3.3
Recommended Product
Popular Seller! BHS-700 Portable Eye Wash Station! No Plumbing Required!

Many Eye Wash Stations Available: Portable or Piped In!
Product Requirement
Safety Protection Gear
PPE is required when entering battery rooms and working on battery systems.
Eye protection (goggles)
Corrosive Resistant Gloves
HV Insulated Gloves
Corrosive Resistant Apron
Regulations
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(a,c)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1-3)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.28(a)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.441(a)(5)
NFPA 70E Article 130.7(a)
NFPA 505 9.3.7.3
Recommended Product
Popular Seller! Personal Protective Wear Kit

Kit includes splash-proof goggles, face shield, vinyl apron, nitrile gloves, shoe covers, and emergency eyewash bottle
Product Requirement
Spill Kits
Spill Kits are required for use by first responders. Kits should contain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for corrosive chemical protection, neutralizers and items to facilitate clean-up. Approved method to neutralize spilled electrolyte to a level of pH 7.0 to pH 9.0.
Is a Spill Kit present?
Is Spill Kit complete (if not, indicate contents below)?
o Apron
o Gloves
o Face Shield
o Goggles
o Tyvex Coveralls
o Acid Resistant Boots
o Neutrasorb
o Chemical Socks or Pillows
o Broom & Dustpan
o pH Test Kit
o Other: _______________
Regulations
IFC 608.5
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2)
NFPA 1 Chapter 52.3.5.1-3
Recommended Product
Popular Seller! Battery Acid Spill Kit!

6 Gallon & 1/2 Gallon Kits

EZ-Zorber Bulk Acid Absorber
Product Requirement
Cable Management
Charging apparatus shall be protected from damage by trucks.
Is there any damage to the charger cables or connectors?
Are the charger cables and connectors supported from resting
on the battery stand or floor?
Regulations
Recommended Product
Popular Seller! BHS CR Cable Retractors

Many Cable Management Solutions Available! Call for more info!
Product Requirement
Smoke Detectors
An approved smoke detector shall be installed.
Carbon monoxide detectors present?
Date last checked:
Smoke detector present?
Date last checked: _______
Regulations
IFC 608.9
NFPA 1 Chapter 52.3.10
Recommended Product
Popular Seller! BHS CO-S-D Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector

Product Requirement
Fire Extinguishers
Approved fire extinguishers shall be mounted and accessible.
Fire extinguishers present?
Type: Class “C” or “CO2” Dry Chem:
Date last checked: __________
Regulations
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(g)
NFPA 505 9.3.2.1
Recommended Product
Popular Seller! BHS FE-20 Fire Extinguisher & Cabinet

Product Requirement
Hydrogen Gas Monitors
Ventilation is required to ensure that the hydrogen gas level does not exceed 1% by volume. Monitoring is used to confirm hydrogen gas levels remain within compliance levels.
Is a hydrogen gas monitor present?
Approximate date installed: _______
Number of sensors: _______
Size of room (approximate ft3): _______
Regulations
Recommended Product
Popular Seller! BHS HGD Hydrogen Gas Detectors

Gas Detection for any size charger room!
Product Requirement
Drip Pans
Approved method and materials for control of electrolyte spill
Is spill control present?
Are acid absorbent mats present in drip pans?
Drip Pans for Double, Triple, & Quad Stack System Stands – AcidSorb Pillow absorbs and neutralize acidic drips and boil-over from lead acid batteries.
Regulations
IFC 608.5
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.441(a)(4)
NFPA 1 Chapter 52.3.4.1-2
Recommended Product
Popular Sellers! BHS DP-SS Drip Pan Kit & ASP AcidSorb Pillow


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