Basic Lead Acid Battery SAFETY Principals

Bulletin # 7

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Batteries store electrical energy chemically and can be used and operated safely but caution and some basic principals should be kept in mind:

Batteries can cause ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Do not lay tools, wires or conducting materials across the tops of the batteries such that the positive and negative post or connectors can make an electrical short circuit. Always replace removed safety shrouds on batteries with external connectors.
Battery acid can cause SEVERE ACID BURNS. At a minimum, always wear approved safety face shield and rubber gloves. If handling large amounts of acid, such as when filling a dry-charged battery, wear goggles, face shield and a rubber apron. Always wear a face shield if available or when very large quantities of acid are being transferred. We also can't stress enough the necessity of having a large bottle of sterile eye wash readily at hand in case of emergency (it must be where you can find it if you cannot see!).
Always add acid to water NEVER water to acid.
Lead acid batteries produce hydrogen, which can cause EXPLOSIONS. Never smoke or allow open flame around a battery on charge. Proper charge settings and procedures must be used and followed. See bulletin # 5. Batteries should be vented when charging.
Lead acid batteries are extremely heavy and proper lifting procedures must be used to avoid personal INJURY. It is recommended steel toe shoes be worn when working around a battery.
Only fill batteries with distilled water or approved soft water. Fill to original level. NEVER fill batteries with seawater, as DEADLY CHLORINE GAS will be liberated.
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