Battery Room Regulations for European Union Member States
The European Union issues Directives related to workplace health and safety, many of which are applicable to forklift battery rooms. These legally binding documents lay out goals that each member state must address with local legislation.
Battery handling equipment from BHS can help your operation comply with these standards, creating a safer workplace while preventing costly legal entanglements. Relevant EU rules are listed below, along with the BHS products that help provide compliance with each:
European Union Directives for Forklift Battery Rooms
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Directive 89/391/EEC – Occupational Safety and Health “Framework Directive”
- Related Products: Operator Aboard Battery Extractors (BE), Battery Carts and Carriages, Battery Room Ventilation System (BRVS), Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector (CO-S-D), Fire Extinguisher and Cabinet (FE-20), Structural Barriers, Personal Protective Kit (PK-1200)
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Directive 89/654/EEC – Workplace Requirements
- Related Products: Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector (CO-S-D), Fire Extinguisher and Cabinet (FE-20)
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Directive 89/656/EEC – Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Related Products: Personal Protective Kit (PK-1200)
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Directive 90/269/EEC – Manual Handling of Loads
- Related Products: Operator Aboard Battery Extractors (BE), Battery Carts and Carriages
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Directive 92/58/EEC – Safety and/or Health Signs
- Related Products: Signage and Posting Kit (SP-1)
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Directive 94/9/EC – Protective Systems – Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
- Related Products: Battery Room Ventilation Systems (BRVS), Hydrogen Gas Detector (HGD), Hydrogen Exhaust Fan Kit (HEF-KIT)
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Directive 99/92/EC – Risks from Explosive Atmospheres
- Related Products: Battery Room Ventilation Systems (BRVS), Hydrogen Gas Detector (HGD), Hydrogen Exhaust Fan Kit (HEF-KIT)
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Directive 2009/104/EC – Use of Work Equipment
- Related Products: Operator Aboard Battery Extractors (BE), Battery Carts and Carriages, Battery Room Ventilation System (BRVS), Signage and Posting Kit (SP-1)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Requirement for Forklift Battery Rooms
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1910.132 – Personal Protective Equipment
- Related Products: PK-1200
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1910.133 – Eye & Face Protection
- Related Products: PK-1200
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1910.151 – Medical Services & First Aid
- Related Products: SEW-500, PEW-700, EW-300, MEW-300, BES-1
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1910.157 – Fire Protection
- Related Products: FE-20
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1926.28 – General Safety and Health Provisions
- Related Products: PK-1200
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1926.441 – Batteries & Battery Charging
- Related Products: System Stands with Drip Pans & UP-424, EW-300, MEW-300, PEW-700, SEW-500, BES-1, Battery Room Floors, CR-1, CR-M, CWB, CR-MT, CCR-12HD, BRVS, HEF-KIT
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Battery Room Safety Regulations in Spain
Spanish Government regulation based on The National Institute of Safety and Hygiene at Work and the Labour Inspectorate
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Battery Room Safety Regulations in Turkey
Turkish OSH laws are particularly important for the design of forklift battery rooms, with their unique set of hazards.
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For a guide on battery room regulations in the U.S. download our Battery Room Survey.
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The items referenced above are intended to assist in meeting the regulations referenced therein. Government regulations applicable to the use of BHS’s products vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This survey should not be considered an exhaustive list of applicable regulations in your area. It is the responsibility of the end user to verify and maintain full compliance with all applicable regulations. Please consult legal counsel to determine the regulations applicable to your facility.
