Make 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?

Take the test to find out! Use our charger room survey to learn more about your charger room!

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

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

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

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

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.441(b)(2)

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

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

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

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

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