Forklift battery safety

24 June 2025

How to minimise battery-related risks in materials handling operations Are lead-acid and lithium-ion forklift batteries safe? Yes, as long as you use them correctly. Our guide summarises the key safety issues and precautions. We’ll deal with Li-ion and lead-acid batteries separately, as they present...

5 Ways to Create a Safe Battery Charging Room

24 February 2016

(Updated for 2021) 5 essential interventions to create a safer battery charging room Electric forklift trucks bring many benefits to the warehouse. The environment becomes cleaner and environmental noise is substantially reduced. Besides, in many European countries it is no longer permitted to drive...