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INTRODUCTION
Health and Safety
While working on powered mobility products, it is essential to observe good working
practices. Below are a series of safety guidelines and recommendations. Please note that
these precautions are intended to serve only as a guide, not to supersede or replace any
safety statute, NHS or other safety regulations.
General
• Always wear suitable protective clothing when handling batteries.
• Always wear suitable eye protection when drilling or inspecting.
• When safe to do so, wear protective gloves when handling the running gear or
batteries, as these parts are exposed to paths, parks etc.
• If the drive wheels have to be raised off the fl oor, always use a pair of axle stands
to secure the vehicle.
Use extra caution when working with batteries.•
Always make sure that the batteries are disconnected from the vehicle before •
commencing work.
Always check that the battery charger is disconnected from the vehicle / batteries •
before commencing work.
Do not smoke.•
Keep batteries away from all sources of ignition.•
Do not place objects on the battery tops.•
Always try to keep someone within earshot of your work area so that they may •
come to your assistance if needed.
Always wear personal protection when handling batteries, including, eye/face •
protection and gloves.
Make sure there is easy access to soap and water in case of acid spills.•
Avoid touching eyes or unprotected parts of the body while working on batteries.•
Remember that non-sealed batteries can contaminate any packaging, housing, •
or boxes they may have been transported in so handle all packaging with care,
especially during disposal.
If battery acid should come into contact with bare skin or clothing, be sure to wash •
contacted area immediately, using plenty of soap and water. If battery acid enters
the eyes, fl ush with running cold water for as long as possible while medical help
is being sought.
When the tops of batteries are exposed, take extra care when working on or •
around the terminals.
Do not allow metal tools to drop on to or touch the exposed terminals of the •
batteries or other exposed connections, as this could cause a short circuit, which
may result in an explosion.
Battery Safety
Good Working Practices
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