Blogs

If you have heavy-duty combustion forklifts, you should routinely review your fleet to determine whether or not your operation is overdue for rightsizing.

At one point, nearly all forklifts were powered by internal combustion. The market has shifted as electric forklifts have become more efficient.

Lift truck battery room hazards can be easily controlled — and danger can be mitigated — with appropriate safety equipment and gear.

Safety is the most important factor in every battery room, and many of the potential hazards can be mitigated with a decidedly low-tech solution: signage.

If you’re thinking about converting your lift truck fleet from diesel to electric, there’s never been a better time. TVA is currently offering incentive.

The fourth and final blog in this series examines OSHA standard 1926.441, which addresses batteries and battery charging in the construction industry.

The third blog in this series discusses OSHA safety regulations for General Industry (Part 1910) as it relates to electric forklift battery handling.

Part two of this blog series focuses on OSHA standards that refer specifically to changing and charging batteries for powered industrial trucks.

The first article in our series on OSHA battery room standards identifies the major regulatory codes that affect battery charging areas.

Battery Handling Systems, Inc. provides essential tips for preventing battery spills and running a more eco-friendly facility.