Batteries provide electric power for equipment like forklifts, narrow-aisle trucks, airport vehicles, electric buses, autos and golf carts. 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.

This online Battery and Charger Safety course covers the following topics:

• Battery Basics
• Charger Basics
• Preparing for Charging
• Recharging and Watering
• Battery Acid
• Lockout/Tagout
• Vehicle Inspection

By the end of this course, an understanding will be gained of:

• How a battery and charger work
• Battery handling, recharging, watering and cleaning
• Personal safe practices
• Acid spill clean-up
• Simple exterior repair

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.