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Safety Information
Batteries
Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of
electrolyte. Electrolyte is an acid and can cause serious burn injuries. Care should
be taken when working on or near them.
NOTE:
the electrolyte may be in a liquid
or gel form.
Should you come in to contact with electrolyte you should;
• Remove all clothing contaminated with electrolyte. If you cannot remove then
saturate them in water.
• Get medical assistance as soon as possible.
You must advise the medical staff of the type of acid.
• Lead/acid battery = dilute sulphuric acid.
• Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide alkali electrolyte.
• Use fresh running water to wash off excess electrolyte, continue this until medical
assistance arrives. Make sure don’t transfer electrolyte to other body parts.
• If electrolyte comes in to contact with Eyes the electrolyte needs to be
immediately washed away with large amounts of water. Make sure that you do
not wash the electrolyte to another part of your face or body.
• Gasses from charging batteries are highly flammable and great care should be
taken to charge in well ventilated areas.
• There is an explosion risk if the battery terminals are short circuited,
when connecting/disconnecting ALWAYS exercise great care so that
the terminals or battery leads are NOT allowed to touch and cause a
spark. ALWAYS use suitable insulated tools.
DANGER : ELECTRICITY CAN KILL – NEVER WORK ON LIVE / ENERGISED EQUIPMENT.
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Electricity (Where Applicable)
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• Prior to carrying out any maintenance work you MUST identify electrical
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isolation methods and isolate all electrical supplies.
• Prior to use and with all electrical supplies isolated, you MUST check all
electrical cables, plugs and connectors for the following;
- Are intact and have no signs of damage, to include but not limited to bare wires,
chaffing, cuts and loose wiring.
- If there are any signs of damage, the damaged item MUST be taken out of
service until the damage has been repaired by an electrically competent person.
- All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard.
- NEVER work on or near electricity with wet hands, wet clothing and wet gloves.
Battery Charger
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• Do not place any objects on the battery charger and do not place the battery
charger on soft surfaces. There is a risk of explosion.
• If other batteries are used, e.g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or third-party
products, there’s risk of injury as well as damage caused by explosion
• A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack. This may cause an internal short-circuit and
the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
