Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-863. Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks. |
Section 296-863-30035. Make sure battery charging areas are safe.
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- You must:• Make sure battery charging areas are designated and provided with all of the following:– Means to flush and neutralize spilled electrolyte.– Fire protection.– Ventilation that is adequate to disperse fumes from gassing batteries.• Prohibit smoking in battery charging areas.• Take precautions to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging areas.• Protect battery charging equipment from being damaged by PITs.• Provide at least one of the following to handle batteries:– Conveyor.– Overhead hoist.– Other equivalent material handling equipment.