Document ID (ISN) | 21656 |
CIS number |
74-1555 |
Year |
1972 |
Convention or series no. |
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Title |
Lead-acid storage batteries. |
Bibliographic information |
Data Sheet 635, National Safety Council, 425 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA, 1972. 9p. Illus. 6 ref. Price: US-$0.50. |
Abstract |
Discusses the construction and use of motor-car and industrial batteries of this type. Safe working methods include: avoiding ignition sources; vent cap maintenance; safe lifting procedures; determining hazardous areas; ventilation; acid neutralisation and removal. Treatment of acid burns, personal protective equipment, showers and eye-wash fountains are also dealt with. |
Descriptors (primary) |
USA; sulfuric acid; explosion hazards; storage batteries |
Descriptors (secondary) |
hydrogen; sources of ignition; manual lifting; maintenance; battery charging; explosive atmospheres; neutralizers; elimination of spills; emergency showers; chemical burns; first aid; personal protective equipment; directive; mechanical ventilation |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Subject(s) |
Other equipment and plant
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Explosions Inorganic sulfur compounds Inorganic substances
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