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Here are some facts associated with correct battery handling and the related hazards and safety concerns that users of battery encounter while using batteries. This also tells us about some best practices in handling battery. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Battery – Safety and Handling


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Battery Safety and Handling
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Hazards associated with industrial batteries
  • Hydrogen gas
  • Acid hazards
  • Electrical hazards

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Hydrogen gas
  • A by-product of the batterys charging process
  • Highly flammable and explosive.
  • Highly combustible that poses extreme hazard to
    anything that comes in contact with it.
  • Oxygen and hydrogen are released after a cell
    attains 95 of its full charge, when charging.

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Acid hazards
  • Highly corrosive to anything organic, including
    skin.
  • Reacts violently with lesser volume of water.
  • Phlt2 (typically Sulfuric Acid)
  • Causes burns on skin and its fumes are injurious
    to eyes.

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Electrical hazards
  • Accidental shorting of terminals can result in
    several electrical arcing.
  • Exposed terminals, even on disconnected
    batteries, present an electric shock hazard.
  • Large short circuit currents might lead to fires.

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Handling battery acid
  • Always wear proper eye, face and hand protection.
  • Use non-metallic containers to handle
    concentrated liquids.
  • Use extreme caution while handling electrolyte
    and keep an acid neutralizing solution readily
    available as a precautionary measure.
  • If electrolyte is consumed internally drink large
    quantities of water or milk and do not induce
    vomiting.

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User safety precautions
  • When the battery is not in use, make sure you
    disconnect the battery from the battery
    connector.
  • Never disassemble a battery as the materials
    inside are mostly toxic and might damage skin and
    clothes.
  • Dont leave the battery in the charger after it
    is fully charged.
  • Never place batteries in water as it may cause
    the battery to rupture and release toxic gases.

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Other safety precautions
  • Never solder anything directly to a battery as it
    may destroy the safety features of a battery.
  • Never attempt to charge a battery that has been
    physically damaged.

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  • Prevention is always better than cure, so take
    the necessary precautions and stay safe, work
    safe.
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