OSHA: Refueling & Battery Changing

What PPE must you wear when handling batteries?

-Apron -Chemical resistance gloves -Safety glasses with side shields

Before replacing a propane tank on a lift truck, you should:

-Drive to propane refueling area -Set the parking brake and place the controls in neutral -Bleed the hose

What items do you need when recharging an unsealed battery?

-Materials for flushing and neutralizing electrolyte -Fire protection equipment -Ventilation equipment

When refueling a gasoline or diesel powered truck, you should:

-Place the fuel sprout in the truck's fill pipe before pumping -Wear the proper PPE -Ensure fire and emergency protection equipment is at hand

What PPE is required and recommend when changing a propane tank?

-Safety glasses with side shields -Long sleeve shirt -Temperature resistant gloves

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and recommended when refueling a gas or diesel truck?

-Safety glasses with side shields -Long sleeved shirts -Gloves

Before changing the battery on your lift truck, you should:

-Wear the proper PPE -Drive to the battery charging area -Shut off the power

Put the following tasks for replacing a battery in the order they should be completed

1. Position the truck 2. Wear PPE 3. Disconnect the battery 4. Replace the battery

You are letting your truck run to bleed the hose during the replacement of a propane tank; you know that the hose is empty when:

The motor stops