Page 4 www.enersys.com Publication No. US-RE-IOM-002 January 2012
2.0 SAFETY
2.1 General
All flooded, lead-acid batteries, may leak, release hydrogen gas or cause acid misting. Always
follow the generally accepted safety procedures for handling batteries. In addition, it is vitally
important that you observe the precautions recommended in this manual.
YOU SHOULD BE
TRAINED
IN HANDLING, INSTALLING, OPERATING AND
MAINTAINING BATTERIES BEFORE YOU WORK ON ANY BATTERY SYSTEM.
You MUST understand the risk of working with batteries and BE PREPARED and
EQUIPPED to take the necessary safety precautions.
If not, contact EnerSys
®
Service.
2.2
Safety Equipment and Clothing
When working with any battery system, be sure you have the necessary tools and safety
equipment, including but not limited to:
•
insulated tools
•
rubber apron
•
face protection / face shield
•
rubber gloves
•
fire extinguisher
•
safety goggles
•
acid spill cleanup kit
•
emergency eye wash and
shower, if available
ALWAYS:
•
remove all jewelry (i.e., rings, watches, chains, etc.)
•
keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from the battery
NEVER
lay tools or other metallic objects on the battery/cell.
Using the correct tools and wearing proper safety equipment will help prevent injury should an
accident occur.
