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Hydrogen Gas
Sulfuric Acid
Shock
Hydrogen Gas
A by-product of the batterys charging process.
Lighter than air.
Flammable in nature.
Explosive mixture at 4 74% by volume of air.
Can not taste or see the gas vapors. You can
smell the acid in the battery if it heats up.
Acid Hazards
Ph <2 (Typically Sulfuric Acid)
Corrosive material
Burns to skin
Burns to eyes
Never open the battery caps with your
face directly over the battery.
Electrical Hazard
Exposed terminals, even on disconnected
batteries, present an electrical shock hazard.
Some battery systems are capable of discharging
at extremely high rates of current. Accidental
shorting of terminals or cables can result in
severe electrical arcing, causing burns and
electric shock to nearby personnel
Electrical Hazard
Event-Worker lost control
of a jumper wire while
working above battery
bank
Ends of jumper were not
insulated and blanket
was not installed over
battery terminals
Event resulted in severe
arcing and potential for
injury to worker
Battery Explosions
Event-This starting
battery exploded
during a load test
for a diesel
generator
Explosion can
expel debris and
battery acid
resulting in burns
and injury to
Changing Batteries
Industrial batteries used to power mobile
equipment can weight MORE.
Ensure the battery is securely locked in place prior
to pulling away from the battery changing area.
Do not attempt to stop a battery if it slides out of
the equipment.
Note: Eyewash and drenching facilities are not required for non-vented
batteries.