Health & Safety
HEALTH & SAFETY If treated with care and taking the proper precautions, batteries can be handled safely with the minimum of risk.
HANDLING PROCEDURES Always wear acid resistant clothing, goggles, PVC gloves and rubber boots- especially where there is a risk of splashing. Keep batteries upright and only top up cells of batteries with removable vent plugs with distilled water - do not overfill. Always have plenty of water available in case of acid spillage.
STORAGE PROCEDURES Keep batteries clean and always store in a cool, dry place. Where acid is stored or handled good ventilation is essential.
SPILLAGE PROCEDURES Wash down small spillages immediately wearing protective clothing. Use plenty of water and direct the jet to the outside of the spillage, working your way inwards to the centre. Larger spillages should be contained with soda ash, sand or earth and finally washed down with water once absorbed.
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE Once neutralised, the contaminated material should be swept up and taken to a suitable disposal site, provided by the local authority. Batteries must never be disposed of in household waste.
CHARGING PROCEDURES During charging batteries emit highly flammable hydrogen gas. The charger must always be switched off when connecting or disconnecting. Electrolyte levels must also be checked where appropriate before, during and after charging to ensure the plates are covered – top up with distilled water if necessary.
FIRST AID Sulphuric acid is a corrosive and poison liquid, in case of accident immediate steps should be taken. Skin contact – Remove contaminated clothing and soak the affected area with copious amounts of water, seek medical attention if irritation persists Eye contact – Wash out the eye with plenty of clean running water for at least 10 minutes, seek medical attention. Ingestion – Immediately drink as much water as possible, do NOT induce vomiting, seek urgent medical attention.
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