Each day that they are in use, forklifts and other types of powered industrial equipment must be inspected prior to operation. But often, not nearly as much thought is given to the battery charging stations that keep many of these essential machines running.
In the hustle of getting started each morning and the haste to go home at the end of a long day, a perfect stage can be set for taking safety shortcuts when it comes to charging batteries. This can be especially true if battery charging areas aren’t well maintained, because the area is perceived as having less importance.