Many warehousing and logistics scenarios may have temporary demand for deploying diesel forklifts indoors. Different from outdoor open operation, indoor enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces put forward higher requirements for diesel forklift usage, and relevant personnel must master core operation essentials to avoid unnecessary safety hazards.

The first priority of indoor diesel forklift use is emission management. Diesel forklifts will produce exhaust gas containing particulate matter, carbon monoxide and other harmful components during operation. Before the equipment enters the indoor space, the on-site management team must configure sufficient and effective ventilation facilities, keep the air circulation rate at a reasonable level, arrange special personnel to regularly monitor the concentration of harmful gas in the operation area, and ensure the index stays within the safe range specified by relevant industry standards. During the whole operation process, irrelevant personnel are not allowed to stay in the working area.

The second core essential is to strictly abide by standardized operation rules. Before the diesel forklift enters the indoor site, the operator should confirm that the driving channel has no obstacles, and the ground load capacity matches the total weight of the whole vehicle and the loaded goods. The driving speed should be controlled below the limit value suitable for the indoor narrow space. When stacking and picking up goods, the operator should keep sufficient safe distance from surrounding goods, shelves and on-site personnel, and do not turn or brake sharply in the narrow channel to avoid collision accidents or goods falling off. It is strictly prohibited to refuel diesel forklifts in the indoor space, and all refueling operations must be completed in the outdoor designated open area.

For scenarios that require long-term indoor material handling operations, the use of diesel forklifts will still have the hidden risk of exhaust gas accumulation even with protective measures. Zero-emission electric forklifts are more suitable for long-term stable operation in enclosed indoor environments. We are Jian Shu New Energy, focusing on providing high-quality BYD electric forklift products and supporting services to fully meet the indoor material handling needs of different industries. If you have relevant demands, please contact us via [email protected].