Product Description
Forklift Battery Safety Box
Proper battery care for forklift batteries requires special tools and personal protection equipment (PPE) in order to do the job right. The Forklift Battery Safety Box puts it all together for you in one box. MSDS information requires specific personal protection equipment since all forklift batteries contain sulfuric acid. This acid often escapes in normal use and come in contact with skin or eyes if unprotected. Protect your workers that need to service batteries in your workplace.
•Face Shield
•Goggles
•Apron
•Neoprene Gloves
•Flash Light
•Hydrometer
•”No Smoking” Sign
•Cap-Off Battery Cap Removal Tool
•Acid Spill Neutralizer
•Plastic Storage Box
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For more information from OSHA, see Forklift Battery Safety parts of it are below.
Battery acid is dilute sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is a clear, colorless liquid with an acrid smell. It is corrosive and can cause severe burns.
Potential Hazards:
Acid splash, especially to the eyes.
Acid spill.
Corrosive burns.
Requirements and Recommended Practice:
Wear personal protective equipment:
Wear chemical splash goggles or full face shield with safety glasses equipped with side shields.
Wear acid-proof gloves made of rubber or neoprene.
Wear acid-resistant clothing or rubber or neoprene apron.
Wear acid-resistant safety shoes or boots.
Employees who wear contact lenses should wear chemical splash goggles during battery charging. In the event of an acid splash to the eyes, the contact lens could hold the acid to the eye, making it more difficult to flush the acid away and causing more serious damage to the eye.
Emergency Procedure in the Event of an Acid Splash
These are sample procedures. Your facility may have its own safety procedure, requiring employees to contact their supervisors or medical personnel either on-site or off-site. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
If the acid splash is to the eyes:
Remove safety glasses and flush eyes with clean water in eyewash for 15 minutes.
Seek medical attention immediately.
Report the incident to your supervisor.
If the acid splash is to the skin:
Remove acid soaked clothing immediately.
Flush acid contacted skin with clean water for 15 minutes.
Seek medical attention immediately if redness or burns occur.
Report the incident to your supervisor.
If the acid is swallowed and the victim is conscious:
Remove victim from battery area and provide fresh air.
Wash out mouth with large amounts of water.
Give victim milk to drink.
Do not try to induce vomiting.
Monitor victim’s breathing and condition. Start CPR if victim stops breathing.
Use NIOSH approved acid mist respirator, if OSHA PEL ( 1.0 mg/m3) is exceeded or if respiratory irritation occurs.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Report the incident to your supervisor.
If the acid is swallowed and the victim is unconscious:
Remove victim immediately from battery area and provide fresh air.
Start CPR if victim stops breathing.
Provide oxygen, if properly trained personnel are available.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Report the incident to your supervisor.