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CHAPTER
Health & Safety
CHAPTER ONE
HEALTH & SAFETY
Whilst working on powered mobility products, it is
essential to observe good working practice.
Below are a series of safety guidelines and recom-
mendations.
Please note that these precautions are intended
to serve only as a guide and are not intended to
supersede or replace any safety statute, NHS or
other safety regulations.
Good Working Practice
General
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Always wear suitable protective clothing when
handling batteries.
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Always wear suitable eye protection when
drilling or inspecting.
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When safe to do so, wear protective gloves
when handling the running gear or batteries,
as these parts are exposed to paths, parks
etc..
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If the drive wheels have to be raised off the
floor, always use a pair of axle stands to se
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cure the vehicle correctly.
Batteries
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Always make sure that the batteries are
disconnected from the vehicle before
commencing work.
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Always check that the battery charger is
disconnected from the vehicle / batteries
before commencing work.
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Do not smoke.
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Keep batteries away from all sources of
ignition.
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Do not place objects on the battery tops.
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Always try to keep someone within
earshot of your work area so that they
may come to your assistance if needed.
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Always wear personal protection when
handling batteries, including eye / face
protection and gloves.
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Make sure there is easy access to soap
and water in case of acid spills.
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Avoid touching eyes or unprotected
parts of the body while working on
batteries.
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Remember that non-sealed batteries can
contaminate any packaging, housing or
boxes they may have been transported
in, so handle all packaging with care
especially when disposing of.
If battery acid should come into contact
with bare skin or clothing, be sure to
wash immediately using plenty of soap
and water. If battery acid enters the eyes,
flush with running cold water for as long
as possible while medical help is sought.
All work carried out on batteries or battery
boxes should demand a degree of extra
caution.
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