Battery and Charger Safety (US)
- Continuing education credit hours 0.03
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
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Course Objectives
How a battery and charger work;
Battery handling, recharging, watering and cleaning;
Personal safe practices;
Acid spill clean-up;
Simple exterior repair
Course Description
Batteries provide electric power for equipment like forklifts, narrow-aisle trucks, airport vehicles, electric buses, autos and golf cars. When used properly, batteries are a safe and reliable source of power. As with any power source, there are some hazards. This lesson covers these hazards, including electrical shock, corrosive chemical exposure and battery handling.
Regulations/Board Approvals
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.441: Batteries and Battery Charging;
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(g): Changing and Charging Storage Batteries
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