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TOOL BOX TALKS TRAINING NOTES Date
Jan-
2022

BATTERY CHARGING AND BATTERY ROOMS

INTRODUCTION
It is quite common to use store charge and recharge batteries for the various uses on site. The
procedures towards a safe working environment are quite straightforward but they are often not met or
shortcuts made. These can have serious consequences.

WHY?
 Avoid injury: Controlling exposure to hazardous substances such as those generated by batteries
and their charging is really about avoiding the risk of injury and ill health to those who handle and
use such substances.

DO DON’T
 Locate batteries of the non-seal type in  DON’T allow untrained persons to use or handle
enclosures with outside vents or in well hazardous substances such as batteries
ventilated rooms, so arranged as to prevent containing acid, battery acid solutions, etc.
the escape of fumes, gases or electrolyte  DON’T allow yourself to become distracted
spray into other areas. when you are using a hazardous substance or
charging / recharging equipment.
 Provide ventilation to ensure diffusion of the
gases from the battery to prevent the  DON’T Make unnecessary contact with a
accumulation of an explosive mixture. hazardous substance i.e. battery acid.
 DON’T Mix hazardous substances unless you
 Ensure racks and trays are of substantial
are absolutely sure of what you are doing.
construction and treated to be resistant to
the electrolyte.  DON'T expose other employees to fumes, dust,
gas or any other dangers from hazardous
 Ensure floors are of acid-resistant substances.
construction or be protected from acid
 DON’T Store hazardous substances above head
accumulations.
height
 Provide face shields, aprons and rubber  DON’T obstruct facilities provided for the free
gloves for workers handling acids or movement of air / ventilation.
batteries,
 DON’T Allow fire exits, exit routes, fire fighting
 Ensure the provision of facilities for equipment points to become obstructed
drenching of the eyes and body – these
shall be provided within 25 feet of the work
area for emergency use.
 Provide facilities for flushing and
neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire
protection, for protecting charging
apparatus from damage by trucks, and for
adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes
from gassing batteries.
 If in doubt consult your Supervisor.