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If there are any signs of damage, the damaged item MUST be taken out of service until the damage
has been repaired by an electrically competent person.
All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard.
NEVER work on or near electricity with wet hands, wet clothing, and wet gloves.
Batteries (where present).
Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of electrolyte. This electrolyte
is an acid and can cause serious burn injuries. Care should be taken when working on or near them.
NOTE the electrolyte may be in liquid or gel form.
Should you come into contact with electrolyte you should;
Remove all clothing contaminated with electrolyte. If you cannot remove then saturate in water.
Get medical assistance as soon as possible. You must advise the medical staff of the type acid.
Lead/acid battery = dilute sulphuric acid
Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide alkali electrolyte.
Use fresh running water to wash off excess electrolyte, continue this until medical assistance arrives.
Make sure that you do not wash the electrolyte to another part of the face or body.
If electrolyte comes into contact with Eyes the electrolyte needs to be immediately washed away with
large amounts of water. Make sure that you do not wash the electrolyte to another part of the face or
body.
Gasses from charging batteries are highly flammable and great care should be taken to charge in well
ventilated areas.
There is an explosion risk if the battery terminals are short circuited, when connecting/dis-connecting
ALWAYS exercise great care so that the terminals or battery leads are NOT allowed to touch and cause
a spark. ALWAYS use suitable insulated tools.
