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Motorized Equipment GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGING AND CHARGING STORAGE BATTERIES 1 Battery charging installations should be located m areas designated for that purpose Provisions should be made for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire protection, and for protection of charging ap paratus from being damaged by trucks These areas should be provided with adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries 2 To avoid strains from manual handling of heavy awkward loads, a roller conveyer and/or a suitable overhead hoist or equivalent materials han dling equipment should be provided for the changing of batteries A carboy tilter or siphon is recommended for handling acid 3 Electrical apparatus installations should conform to the National Elec trical Code (ASI Standard Cl-1965 and NFPA Standard No 70), and any local ordinances 4 Only properly trained and authorized individuals should change or charge batteries 5 Trucks should be properly positioned and brakes set before attempting to change or charge batteries 6 When charging batteries, keep the vent caps m place to avoid electrolyte spray 7 Smoking should be prohibited as a precaution against ignition of released hydrogen In addition, keep tools from the top of the battery to avoid short circuits 8 Always pour acid into water--not water into acid (The heat of dilution is so great, that water poured on acid will boil and spatter) Treat acid bums (lead-acid batteries) with baking soda and water Treat electrolyte burns (alkaline batteries) with vinegar and water Fig 46-10 Courtesy The Industrial Truck Association Rubber cement and flammable solvents used for patching inner tubes, and casing compounds used tor filling tne cuts, should be kept in satets cans Electnc heating elements used for vul canizing or branding tires should be in spected regularly Defective winng should be replaced Where power-dnven rasps or scrapers are used for casings or inner tubes, the opera tors should be required to wear goggles (see Chapter 32, "Hand and Portable Power Tools") A local exhaust system should be applied to these machines to keep the fine rubber dust out of the workroom air This dust should be collected because deposits make walkways very shpperv Fire prevention Since fire is a hazard m the operation of heavy-duty trucks, they should be equipped with Type B-C fire extinguishers, listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories for use on burning oil, gasoline, grease, and electrical The extinguisher may be placed in a conveni ent location in the cab or on the running 1554