As battery-powered mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) become more widely used to meet modern construction and maintenance needs, it is essential that their batteries are used, maintained, and managed correctly throughout their service life.

To support owners, rental companies and operators, this guidance has been developed to outline best practice for the safe use, charging, storage, inspection, maintenance and disposal of the various types of batteries fitted to MEWPs.

USEFUL REFERENCES

• Andy Access Poster: Take Care with Lead Acid Batteries
• Andy Access: Damaged Charging Leads & Plugs Can Cause Electrocution!
• Toolbox Talk: Lead Acid Batteries
• Toolbox Talk: The Safe Use of Charging Extension Cords
• Toolbox Talk: The Safe Use of Lithium-Ion Batteries