This battery information is aimed at the professional outlet and garages that handle batteries
When want to handle a lead acid battery by yourself, you need to take some protective measures to protect you from getting injured because the battery contains lead and acid can destroy clothing and burn the skin if it touches you. flooded Lead Acid batteries will produce gasses when discharging and re-charging which can lead to the battery exploding if they come into contact with a naked flame, so NO SMOKING at all when near a battery. When working near batteries, you need to have plenty of ventilation. It is always a good idea to remove your jewellery, wear protective eye wear and you must have a supply of eye-wash near the battery area, safety glasses and safety clothing, must be worn and exercise caution. Do not allow battery electrolyte to mix with salt water, this is why boat batteries should be of the sealed type. Even small quantities of this combination will produce Chlorine gas that can KILL you!
When handling battery acid
you always need to wear protective eye, and hand protection, protective glasses and latex gloves should be used. You must always have a tap and sink in the battery working area. If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye, force the eye open and flood it with clean, cool water from your tap for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention from your local casualty department. If electrolyte(battery acid) is taken internally, drink large quantities of water or milk but “ DO NOT” try to be sick this will burn other internal organs and cause more problems, once again go directly to your nearest A and E department and get checked over..
Neutralize any acid spills with “baking soda” and any acid and the same for any spills on a vehicle or in the work area. After making the acid neutral, rinse affected area with clean water. To prepare electrolyte of a desired specific gravity, always pour the concentrated acid slowly into the water; DO NOT pour water into the acid. Always stir the water while adding small amounts of acid. If the mixture gets hot, allow the solution to cool before continuing to add acid.
These are tips for the outlet that handles batteries on a regular basis, care and health and safety should always prevail. flooded Lead Acidbatteries will produce gasses when discharging and re-charging which can lead to the battery exploding if they come into contact with a naked flame, so NO SMOKING at all when near a battery. When working near batteries, you need to have plenty of ventilation. It is always a good idea to remove your jewellery, wear protective eye wear and you must have a supply of eye-wash near the battery area, safety glasses and safety clothing, must be worn and exercise caution. Do not allow battery electrolyte to mix with salt water, this is why boat batteries should be of the sealed type. Even small quantities of this combination will produce Chlorine gas that can KILL you!
When handling battery acid
you always need to wear protective eye, and hand protection, protective glasses and latex gloves should be used. You must always have a tap and sink in the battery working area. If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye, force the eye open and flood it with clean, cool water from your tap for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention from your local casualty department. If electrolyte(battery acid) is taken internally, drink large quantities of water or milk but “ DO NOT” try to be sick this will burn other internal organs and cause more problems, once again go directly to your nearest A and E department and get checked over..
Neutralize any acid spills with “baking soda” and any acid and the same for any spills on a vehicle or in the work area. After making the acid neutral, rinse affected area with clean water. To prepare electrolyte of a desired specific gravity, always pour the concentrated acid slowly into the water; DO NOT pour water into the acid. Always stir the water while adding small amounts of acid. If the mixture gets hot, allow the solution to cool before continuing to add acid.
These are tips for the outlet that handles batteries on a regular basis, care and health and safety should always prevail.
Neutralize any acid spills with “baking soda” and any acid and the same for any spills on a vehicle or in the work area. After making the acid neutral, rinse affected area with clean water. To prepare electrolyte of a desired specific gravity, always pour the concentrated acid slowly into the water; DO NOT pour water into the acid. Always stir the water while adding small amounts of acid. If the mixture gets hot, allow the solution to cool before continuing to add acid.
These are tips for the outlet that handles batteries on a regular basis, care and health and safety should always prevail.
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