Battery Safety

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 December 2024

Document Summary

This Safe Work Procedure focuses on battery safety, particularly for lead-acid batteries, and outlines measures to prevent hazards such as fire, explosion, acid burns, and environmental damage. Key precautions include storing batteries in ventilated, ignition-free areas, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) like eye protection and PVC gloves, and following manufacturer guidelines for handling, charging, and disposal. Procedures emphasize avoiding short-circuiting, neutralizing spills, and ensuring proper sequence during connection and disconnection to reduce risks.

Handling guidelines cover the safe filling of batteries, preventing overfilling, and cleaning spills with neutralizing agents like bicarbonate of soda. Disposal instructions highlight the need to use approved recycling facilities and prevent acid leaks into the environment. Safety during jump-starting, storage, and transport is also detailed, with a strong emphasis on using proper techniques and tools to minimize risks to workers and equipment.

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