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1.5. Electrical safety.
1.5.1.
Electricity can kill - NEVER work on LIVE/ENERGISED equipment.
1.5.2.
Prior to carrying out any maintenance work you MUST Identify electrical
isolation methods and isolate all electrical supplies,
1.5.3.
Prior to use and with all electrical supplies isolated You MUST check all
electrical cables, plugs and connections for the following;
1.4.1.1. Are intact and have no signs of damage, to include but not limited to bare wires,
chaffing, cuts and loose wiring.
1.4.1.2. 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.
1.4.1.3. All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard.
1.4.1.4. NEVER work on or near electricity with wet hands, wet clothing, and wet gloves.
1.6. Batteries
Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of
1.6.1
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.
1.6.2.
Should you come into contact with electrolyte you should;
1.6.2.1.
Remove all clothing contaminated with electrolyte. If you cannot remove then saturate
in water.
1.6.2.2.
Get medical assistance as soon as possible. You must advise the medical staff of the
type acid.
1.4.1.4.1. Lead/acid battery = dilute sulphuric acid
1.4.1.4.2. Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide alkali
electrolyte.
1.6.2.3.
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.
1.6.2.4.
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.
1.6.3
Gasses from charging batteries are highly flammable and great care
should be taken to charge in well ventilated areas. battery = dilute sulphuric acid
Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide alkali electrolyte.
1.6.4. 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.
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