How to design a safe and successful Forklift Battery changing room

The demand for Forklift batteries is rising every year. A good battery requires a good battery changing room for its long and effective use. This is why it is imperative to make sure that if you are designing a battery room you should design it in a best possible way.

In this post we will cover some key elements which you should keep in mind while designing a Forklift Battery Changing room.

1)      Proper use and availability of Safety equipment’s: No matter how big or small your forklift battery station is you need to make sure it is equipped with best safety tools. You need to make sure that all the necessary tools such as fire extinguisher, a small hammer and proper exit points are there in case of any emergency.  Charging a forklift battery is a highly responsible job, which should be done with proper care and attention.

2)      Proper consideration on ventilation: Forklift batteries emit some gases after they are fully or even partially charged. It is imperative in such situations that proper ventilation points are arranged in the changing room. It is important that the gases namely Hydrogen when emitted by the battery is able to move out of the station. Presence of Hydrogen in the room not only elevates the risk of suffocation but also alarms the chances of explosion. Therefore, while designing this room, an important element of ventilation must be given a careful consideration. 

3)      Safe Flooring: Another key area that must be given a proper attention. At times, people designing these rooms pay little or no attention to the flooring. As a result sometimes acid that is spilled over floor during battery recharge is hard to remove. Therefore it is necessary that proper flooring is done and to avoid any such incidents.

4)      Ensuring proper charging points: This is the key element in any Battery Charging Station. It is important that these charging points in any room are effectively installed. Any miss out on wiring or loose connection can result in heavy damage and loses.

Designing a good and safe Forklift Battery charging room is a role of great responsibility and it should be carried out with perfection. A safe Battery room is not only good for batteries but also for the workers who are charging it. Therefore, keep these important points in mind if you are eyeing to design this room.