JLG X1000AJ Operation And Safety Manual page 166

SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
Start Procedure;
In the event of electrolyte release from the cells, proceed as
follows:
1. Evacuate the people exposed to fumes from the
area.
2. Air the environment until the complete removal of
the cell and until the characteristic pungent odor
has disappeared.
3. If the cell is too hot, allow it to cool to ambient
temperature before handling it (see "Procedure
For Handling Hot Cells" on page 6-32).
4. Wear safety equipment: coat, gloves, mask and fil-
ters, and move the cell to a well-ventilated area.
5. Place every cell in a sealable plastic bag and
remove the excess air, then seal the bag.
6. Place a cup of vermiculite in a second bag, place
first bag in the second and seal it.
7. Place everything in a third bag with some baking
soda and seal the bag.
8. Absorb and collect the leaked electrolyte with
absorbent material or baking soda.
9. Place the absorbent material in a bag and seal it.
10. Clean area with plenty of water.
11. Dispose of hazardous material in accordance with
the local legislation in force.
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First Aid In The Event Of Contact With The Electrolyte
EYES
Immediately wash the eyes in abundant running water for at
least 15 minutes, keeping the eyelids open and flushing the
eye and back of the eyelid. Immediately seek medical help.
SKIN
Wash in cold water under a shower, remove contaminated
garments. Continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical help where necessary.
RESPIRATORY TRACT
Move person(s) outdoors into the open air. If person(s) has
difficulty breathing, have oxygen administered by trained
personnel. If breathing stops, apply mouth-to-mouth resus-
citation and immediately seek emergency medical help.
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