Fork lift trucks and other vehicles
There are hazards associated with industrial
vehicles, particularly during refuelling and
maintenance operations; also when stored
or in use.
Battery charging of fork lift trucks can give rise
to sparks and hydrogen (a gas that is highly
flammable, explosive and is lighter than air).
Sparks can occur when connecting and
disconnecting power supplies.
Fork lift truck charging points should be
carefully sited in a well ventilated area (ideally
direct to open air), clear of ignition sources
and perferably in a separate dedicated noncombustible
structure.
However,
if sited in the
building,
the charging
point should be against
a fire-resisting wall (e.g. 30-minute fire resistance).