Used Taylor Dual Fuel Forklifts Berkeley

Forklift Tank Safety
Amongst the most popular kinds of forklifts available is a propane-powered unit. The propane is used to fuel these vehicles and it has several properties which have to be considered when working with the fuel tank. It is extremely vital that Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is worn all the time to be safe.

PPE or Personal Protective Equipment
Propane gas is very cold. Very cold in fact that exposure to your skin can cause serious burns to happen. When you are re-fueling or exchanging the propane tank, be sure to wear thick gloves and goggles or a full face shield. PPE is a requirement to be utilized on location in order to keep the operator as safe as possible. Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is a standard workplace requirement for the majority of businesses using this machine and if the driver does not have the right things on, such as safety goggles, steel-toe boots, a hardhat and so forth than he or she would be forbidden from operating the equipment.

Check the Valve
If you are in the process of exchanging the tank, be sure that the valve on the new tank is absolutely turned off before connecting the fuel line. This is really essential because when you are inserting the fuel line into an open valve, you would release the propane gas. This situation can create a potentially hazardous condition.

Fire Extinguisher
Having a fire extinguisher on hand during the time the tank is being changed out or when re-fueling is occurring is one more essential safety procedure to have implemented. Nearly all businesses have fire extinguishers located near the refueling post. It is better to have one close and not require it, than to need one and not have one nearby. Nearly all safety rules require this is set up on site too.

Secure the Tank
The majority of propane tanks are strapped securely into place by some kind of strap or restraining device. Be sure that this device is functioning correctly and used correctly so that you could prevent the tank from falling or shifting, since this can also lead to a dangerous situation.

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