PITO PITO Battery Charging & Fueling Procedures

Question 1

Why must ventilation be provided in a battery charging area for electric forklifts?

Accepted Answer

To disperse hydrogen gas released during charging

Answer

To keep operators cool

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To reduce noise from chargers

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To meet building code for electrical rooms

Question 2

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a battery acid spill that has ignited?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 3

Before connecting a charging cable to a forklift battery, the operator should first:

Accepted Answer

Turn off the charger

Answer

Start the forklift to verify the battery is dead

Answer

Check the battery water level

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Remove the battery from the forklift

Question 4

What personal protective equipment is required when adding water to a lead-acid forklift battery?

Accepted Answer

Chemical splash goggles and acid-resistant gloves

Answer

Hard hat and steel-toed boots only

Answer

High-visibility vest and ear protection

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Respirator and full-body suit

Question 5

When should distilled water be added to a lead-acid forklift battery?

Accepted Answer

After a full charge cycle is complete

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Before charging to dilute the acid

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Only when the battery fails to hold charge

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At the start of each shift regardless of charge level

Question 6

Open flames and smoking are prohibited in battery charging areas because:

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen gas present during charging can ignite and explode

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OSHA requires non-smoking workplaces

Answer

Charger equipment is sensitive to smoke

Answer

Battery acid reacts with tobacco smoke