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Battery Safety, General PracticesSafety First PDF with more Best PracticesA lead acid motive power battery can be an extremely useful, safe, source of electrical power. On the other hand, if improperly used, it can be an extremely dangerous piece of equipment.The difference between the two conditions is determined by the care and safety procedures exercised in handling batteries. Before considering the safety procedures, let us first consider the hazards inherent to any lead-acid battery. ALL BATTERIES: Can create an explosive mixture of oxygen and hydrogen as these gases are produced in any lead-acid storage battery during the charging or discharging process. The two gases can combine explosively if a spark or flame ignites them. Because hydrogen is so light, it floats to the highest point. Take care to ventilate the top of your battery box. Make sure to avoid hydrogen collection, with sparks, it is a very explosive mixture. Electricity is produced by the battery on discharge and while most persons cannot "feel" voltages through their bodies below 35 or 40 volts, all motive power batteries should be regarded as potentially dangerous. A lead-acid battery is capable of discharging at extremely high rates. High rate discharge can quickly start fires, burn operators, send sparks flying, and and under conditions of direct shorting cause serious damage or injury. The weight of these heavy batteries can crush hands and feet if care is not taken when charging and handling them. Adequate and proper handling equipment should be provided. The average lift truck battery weighs over 2000 pounds. Then there are some concerns specific to the construction of the battery. Battery Hazards Flooded Lead Acid Batteries: A flooded lead-acid battery, by its very construction, exposes working personnel to two more potentially dangerous elements: sulfuric acid and lead particles. A sulfuric acid solution is used as the electrolytein lead-acid storage batteries and has a concentration of approximately 40% by weight of sulfuric acid in water. Even in this diluted state,sulfuric acid is a strong oxidizing agent and can burn the skin and eyes and "eat" holes in clothes made of many common materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children 6 years old and under are most at risk, because their bodies are growing quickly. Sealed AGM Lead Acid Batteries: AGM Sealed Lead Acid batteries avoid the two potentially hazardous conditions by altering the construction to alleviate electrolyte spills of any type. These batteries are completely maintenance free, sealed, and unable to be opened by the consumer or end user. The Safety Procedures In 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Safetyand Health Act (OSHA). The act established the minimal acceptance standards of safe and healthful working conditions. The act not only pinpoints the responsibility of employer and employee, but also establishes the penalties for disregarding the standards. It would be well to remember that OSHA standards are minimum requirements. The safety procedures suggested on this website have been compiled by standards developed over the years by professional and technical organizations and by battery manufacturers and users who have hadthe experience necessary to create the most effective safety standards. They exceed the minimum standards for OSHA for personnel safety and include procedures for safe guarding equipment as well. Safety Procedures: 1. ALWAYS use safety glasses or face shield when working on or near batteries, 2. NEVER wear jewelry when working on or near batteries or battery chargers, 3. ALWAYS use caution when using tools around batteries, 4. KEEP all open flames, sparks, etc. away from batteries and battery charging areas, 5. ALWAYS make sure that the charger is off before connecting or disconnecting battery to the charger, 6. REPORT any damage or problems immediately so that it can be repaired and not pose any threat to safety. 7. ALWAYS use the proper equipment for lifting and changing out batteries, Note: The information presented is of general nature. It should not be construed as a legal opinion. Safety First PDF with more Best Practices |
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