OSHA Forklift Certification Practice Test· OSHA (29 CFR 1910.178)
Why does a battery charging area require adequate ventilation and a ban on smoking and open flames?
Choices
- ACharging produces toxic carbon monoxide
- BCharging releases explosive hydrogen gasCorrect
- CCharging gives off corrosive chlorine fumes
- DCharging creates excessive heat that melts wiring
Answer
Charging releases explosive hydrogen gas
Charging a battery releases explosive hydrogen gas, so the area needs ventilation, smoking is prohibited, and open flames, sparks, and electric arcs must be prevented.
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