Battery Handling Safety Awareness

Question 1

What are the hazards of led?

Answer 1

Highly toxic, Attacks the central nervous system in your body, Directly linked to brain damage and other illnesses

Question 2

What are the hazards of Sulfuric Acid?

Answer 2

Will cause second- and third-degree burns, Reacts violently with water, Contact with metals may produce flammable gas

Question 3

What is produced during charging operations on a battery?

Answer 3

Hydrogen

Question 4

What should you never do near battery storage or charging stations?

Answer 4

Smoke

Question 5

What is something you have to remember before you handle batteries?

Answer 5

Remove any metal personal items.

Question 6

When working around Batteries in warm and humid weather conditions, what is a precaution that you should take?

Answer 6

Take breaks, the PPE could cause a increase in the core body temperature, which could result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke

Question 7

Name the PPE that should be worn when handling batteries?

Answer 7

Hard Hat, Acid-resistant Aprons and Gloves, Safety Boots, Safety Glasses and a Face Shield.

Question 8

What should you look for when doing a battery inspection?

Answer 8

cracks, dents, lumps or swelling, leaks, and acid residue.

Question 9

How much can a batteries weigh?

Answer 9

45 to 65 Lbs

Question 10

How should you NOT carry batteries?

Answer 10

By the cheap plastic handles. The tabs for the handles break easily.

Question 11

What stretches should you do before lifting a heavy load such as a battery?

Answer 11

Neck rotation, Arm Strech, Side bends, Back stretch

Question 12

What should you check prior to transporting batteries?

Answer 12

Secure batteries to prevent any movement, Cover Battery terminals, Secure Propane tanks and aerosol cans in compartment separate from the batteries, secure all tools and materials surrounding the batteries, ensure battery terminal cannot become shorted against the vehicles side wall

Question 13

How often is a battery inventory report done?

Answer 13

Monthly

Question 14

What are the battery storage guidelines?

Answer 14

Store batteries in a cool, dry and well-ventilated space, Keep new batteries in their shipping container until ready for use, Racks and trays must be sturdy and treated to be resistant to electrolytes, Floors must be treated to resist acid absorption, Store batteries away from metallic objects, Do not store batteries near any flammable or explosive materials, Store batteries away from objects that could fall and cause damage, DO NOT stack a pallet on top of another pallet, DO NOT stack more than five High

Question 15

This is a EPA requirement.

Answer 15

Last storage Point

Question 16

What is Last Storage Point?

Answer 16

Batteries, whether old, new, or spent, must be stored in a secondary containment system