Battery and Charger Safety (US)
20 min! Run Time
Employees
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of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Table of Contents
Training Module: Battery and Charger Safety (US)
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System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
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Battery and Charger Safety (US)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It covers batteries used in forklifts, narrow-aisle trucks, airport vehicles, electric buses, autos, and golf cars.
The lesson covers electrical shock, corrosive chemical exposure, and safe battery handling as its core hazard areas.
Yes, the course notes that when used properly, batteries are a safe and reliable source of power for this equipment.
Because battery handling involves exposure to corrosive chemicals, the course treats it as a distinct hazard alongside electrical shock.
It's scoped to U.S. equipment applications like forklifts and airport vehicles, rather than the broader range of batteries covered elsewhere.
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.
Course Objectives:
How a battery and charger work;Battery handling, recharging, watering and cleaning;Personal safe practices;Acid spill clean-up;Simple exterior repair
Duration: 20 min.