Fuel Storage and Handling
Battery Charging and Changing
• Smoking is not allowed in the battery charging area.
• A fire extinguisher with at least a C rating must be
available in the area.
• If water or acid is added to batteries:
• Provide a safety shower/eyewash or safety
shower/face wash combination unit in accordance with
the Managing Hazardous
• Provide splash-proof goggles, face shield, rubber apron
and acidresistant glove.
• Provide an acid spill kit or other means of neutralization
for use in the event of any release of battery acid.