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Battery Charging and Handling

SOP · SOP-60237

  • Version 3
  • Power Tools & Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

The Battery Charging and Handling Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides clear, step-by-step instructions for safe battery usage and handling.

It covers the hazards, the emergency response if battery acid contacts the skin or eyes, the PPE to wear, operator training, explosion precautions, the requirements for a safe repair and recharging area, and safe charging practices such as removing jewellery and using insulated tools.

It also sets out safe techniques for lifting and moving batteries, and includes an employee training and induction register to record worker training and competency.

Preview of the Battery Charging and Handling SOP

SOPVersion 3

Acronyms

  • LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

  • SDS - Safety Data Sheet.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Battery acid

  • Flammable gases

  • Electric shock

  • Battery weight

Emergency response

If the eyes are splashed with acid:

  • Use an emergency eyewash/shower station if solution is splashed into the eyes

  • Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with clean, lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes, while holding the eyelid(s) open

  • DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. Wear chemical protective gloves, if necessary

  • Call 000 for assistance

4 more sections, from Personal protective equipment to Employee training and induction register

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What it covers

7 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Emergency response
  3. Personal protective equipment
  4. Precautions
  5. Operation
  6. Employee training and induction register

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