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Battery Safety and Handling: EFCOG Electrical Safety Task Group
Battery Safety and Handling: EFCOG Electrical Safety Task Group
Module 9
N eg a ti ve
Posit ive
Pl at e Group
Pl at e Group
Sulfuric Acid
Shock
• If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye, immediately force the eye open
and flood it with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get prompt
medical attention.
• Neutralize with baking soda any electrolyte that spills on a vehicle or in the
work area. After neutralizing, rinse contaminated area clean with water.
• Make certain that the vehicles are not touching and both
ignition switches are turned to the OFF position.
• Connect other end of positive (+) cable to positive (+) terminal of assisting
battery.
PPE Requirements:
• As specified in local
AHA or procedure
Note: Eyewash and drenching facilities are not required for non-vented batteries.
09/06/07 EFCOG Electrical Safety Task 24
Group
Battery Safety