• Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working
with lead-acid batteries.
• Ensure someone is within range of your voice in case aid is
needed while working with or near a lead-acid battery.
• Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid gets in your eyes, or on your skin or clothing. If
this occurs, wash with soap and water immediately and get
medical attention.
• When working with a battery, avoid touching your eyes. Acid
particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes. If this occurs, flush
eyes immediately with running cold water for at least 10 min-
utes and get medical attention.
• Remove all personal metal items from your body, such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces and watches, while working with a lead-
acid battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high
enough to weld a ring (or similar object) to metal, causing a
severe burn.
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