Rainy-Day Safety Tips for Outdoor Battery Forklifts

Rainy days bring extra challenges for outdoor operating battery forklifts, as improper operations may lead to hidden safety risks and unnecessary equipment wear. Before starting any outdoor operation on rainy days, operators need to conduct full pre-checks on the whole equipment first. First, check all the sealing structures of the forklift body, confirm there is no crack or damage on the shell that may lead to water intrusion. Second, verify that the charging port waterproof cover is fully closed and in good condition, and no exposed electric parts are unprotected. Next, test the braking system gently after starting the forklift, confirm the brake response is sensitive and stable, and check the tire tread depth to ensure enough anti-skid performance on wet and slippery ground.

During the operation process, operators should keep the driving speed at a low level, avoid sharp steering and sudden braking, to prevent sideslip on wet roads. It is not allowed to drive the forklift through accumulated water that is deeper than the lower edge of the wheel hub, and do not park the forklift in the accumulated water area for a long time. It is strictly forbidden to charge the battery forklift in open outdoor areas when it is raining, all charging procedures must be carried out in a covered, ventilated and dry dedicated charging zone. When lifting goods, appropriately reduce the maximum lifting height of the forks, to avoid the risk of falling goods caused by reduced sight under heavy rain. When thunderstorm comes, operators should drive the forklift to a low-lying sheltered area away from tall trees and open high ground, and never stay in the cab when lightning flashes.

After finishing all daily operations, operators need to wipe off all the rainwater on the surface of the forklift body, especially the electric components area, to keep it dry. If abnormal phenomena such as unresponsive operation or strange noise are found during or after operation, operators should shut down the equipment immediately, cut off the main power supply, and contact professional maintenance personnel for inspection, do not disassemble electric parts by personal will. If you have any demands for outdoor forklift rainy day safety scheme formulation and new energy forklift operation consultation, you can contact Jianshu New Energy, or get professional technical support from BYD Forklift, our dedicated contact email is 17399989919@163.com. It is also recommended to arrange regular monthly inspection for sealing rings and waterproof components, to eliminate hidden waterproof risks in advance, so as to keep long-term stable operation of the battery forklift, and guarantee the personal safety of all operating staff.