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Electric lifters are important for day to day operations in warehouses across the world. Without them, goods wouldn't be able to reach our local store shelves and in turn, our home or businesses. Lifters are large pieces of machinery and steps must be taken to ensure a safe environment for the operator and those in the area. Besides the weight of the lifter, the lifter batteries are also a large part of the machine.

Lifters are extremely heavy with the average lifter weighing in at over 2 tons. It's because of their weight that they're able to lift items on pallets and transport them onto trucks or throughout a warehouse. Caution needs to be exercised when traveling throughout the warehouse to avoid collisions. An electric horn that produces an audible beeping noise as the lifter travels is common, even when the lifter is traveling forwards over in reverse. When picking up and carrying items on pallets, ensure that the forks are completely into the pallet. Forks that don't go in far enough can result in dropping heavy materials. Only those with a license to operate a lifter should do so, as extensive safety training is provided during the licensing course.

The batteries within a lifter require maintenance and special care. Without this important part, a lifter wouldn't be able to operate. Most lifters used indoors are models that run off of electric batteries. When properly placed within the machine and maintained, they pose little to no threat. Neglect or improper care can lead to injuries and damage the lifter itself. Batteries contain a mix of acid, water and other corrosive chemicals that provide energy. When put in contact with human skin, severe burns can occur. The common acids used in lifter batteries will also damage clothing. If the acid gets in contact with eyes, it could result in blindness.

As mentioned earlier, maintaining and taking care of lifter batteries requires special care and precautions as well. While watering lifter batteries, there's a potential for exposure to the acid. A well trained lifter technician will take care to not overwater or even underwater the battery. At the end of each shift or every other shift, the electric battery will need to be recharged. When charging a battery, a mix of gasses is released. Set up the battery charging system in an area that is well ventilated. If you or a coworker starts to feel dizzy or lightheaded the area may not have proper ventilation to be safe for charging.

Willy Cartier is a marketing manager for electriclifters.com.au and he is working since couple of years.