Forklift Battery Charging SWMS
Lead-acid and lithium-ion forklift battery charging and changeover. Covers hydrogen ventilation, acid spill response, lithium thermal monitoring, segregation.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Forklift battery charging and changeover involving lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. WHS Regulation 2025 triggered by hazardous chemicals (sulfuric acid), flammable atmospheres (hydrogen) and electrical risks.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Explosion, flash burns, fatality
Fire, toxic smoke inhalation
Chemical burns, permanent eye damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Mechanical ventilation maintaining hydrogen below 1% LEL per AS 2676.1.
- 2Lithium batteries on thermal-monitored chargers, segregated 3m from combustibles.
- 3Acid-resistant PPE, eyewash station within 10m, spill kit accessible.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Ventilation and installation requirements for charging
Lithium-ion installation and fire separation
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Lithium thermal runaway events generate extreme heat and toxic gases.
SWMS mandatory before work; penalties up to $30,000.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- AS/NZS 3000 — Electrical installations