Battery Inspection Safety Tips

August 21, 2018



Make sure you do a good visual inspection.  If you see copper wiring cut or frayed wires, disconnect the power and report to maintenance immediately.  See below:

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On the picture below you can see trash on top of a battery of a forklift.  A good visual inspection would uncover this.  Always remove all trash prior to using. 

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The pictures above depict things that could cause a battery fire. 

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