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What are the safety precaution when dealing with Vinted lead acid batteries?

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Question added by Saeed Abu Shariha , Senior Safety Engineer , Saudi Aramco
Date Posted: 2013/08/21
muhammad arif
by muhammad arif , Assistant Engineer , Phoenix armour

Handle it with care.

Avoid metal accessories (bracelets) cause it may short the batteries that mayproduce electric shock.
Acids inside batteries mostly sulfuric is corrosive, need acid resistant gloves to avoid burns.

Anisuddin Siddiqui
by Anisuddin Siddiqui , Sr. Planning Engineer , Southwest Architecture

The battery cap might be open and handling the battery without proper care you  may get acid over your body parts.
This may result in burns.
So do not handle a bettery improperly.
Handle it with care.

Syed Mohammad  Javed Iqbal
by Syed Mohammad Javed Iqbal , HSE Officer , Cimac Automation (India) Ltd

These are the precaution when dealing with vented lead acid battries :

  • Always store or recharge batteries in a well-ventilated area away from sparks or open flames
  • Damaged lead acid batteries shall be kept in properly labeled acid-resistant secondary containment structures.
  • Use only chargers that are designed for the battery being charged.
  • Always keep lead acid battery vent caps securely in place.
  • Do not store acid in hot locations or in direct sunlight.
  • Pour concentrated acid SLOWLY into water; do not add water into acid.
  • Use nonmetallic containers and funnels.
  • If acid gets into your eyes, flush immediately with water for15 minutes, and then promptly seek medical attention.
  • If acid gets on your skin, rinse the affected area immediately with large amounts of water. Seek medical attention if the chemical burns appears to be a second degree or greater.
  • Never over charge a lead acid battery and only replenish fluid with distilled water.
  • Emergency wash stations should be located near lead-acid battery storage and charging areas.
  • Prevent open flames, sparks or electric arcs in charging areas.
  • Lead-acid storage and charging areas should be posted with "Flammable - No Smoking" signs.
  • Neutralize spilled or splashed sulfuric acid solution with a baking soda solution, and rinse the spill area with clean water.

 

Sudjarwo Adi Handoyo
by Sudjarwo Adi Handoyo , Maintenance Superintendent , ConocoPhillips Indonesia Ltd

Safetygear for acid handling must be worn (safety goggles; face shield and body harness)

omar ahmed
by omar ahmed , Responsable département maintenance , Sodexo

Avoid metal accessories (bracelets) because it may short the batteries that may produce electric shock.

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