Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification Refueling and Recharging Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the primary hazard when charging an electric forklift battery?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen gas released during charging

Answer

Excessive noise

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Radiation exposure

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Carbon monoxide buildup

Question 2

Why must the charging area be well ventilated?

Accepted Answer

To disperse hydrogen gas and prevent explosive buildup

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To keep operators cool

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To dry the floor faster

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To reduce battery weight

Question 3

What should be prohibited in the battery charging area?

Accepted Answer

Open flames, smoking, and sparks

Answer

Wearing gloves

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Using a fire extinguisher

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Reading the manual

Question 4

When connecting a charger to a battery, what is the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

Connect the battery first, then turn the charger on

Answer

Turn charger on, then connect

Answer

It does not matter

Answer

Connect while the forklift is running

Question 5

What PPE is recommended when handling or watering lead-acid batteries?

Accepted Answer

Acid-resistant gloves, face shield, and apron

Answer

Sandals and a t-shirt

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Only a hard hat

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Hearing protection only

Question 6

Where should emergency eyewash and neutralizing supplies be located?

Accepted Answer

In or near the battery charging/handling area

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In the manager's office

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Locked in a storage cabinet offsite

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They are not required

Question 7

When adding water to a lead-acid battery, when should it be done?

Accepted Answer

After charging is complete, filling to the proper level

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Before charging when plates are exposed

Answer

While the forklift is operating

Answer

Water should never be added