EHS Topic: Corrosives & Battery Safety

Battery Safety

This session provides information about battery safety and is intended for any employees who handle or use batteries in the workplace. We’ll discuss all the key issues associated with using batteries safely, including battery hazards, charging, and maintenance. This session focuses primarily on the large lead-acid batteries, as well as lithium-ion batteries used in a variety of industrial equipment.
The main objective of this session is to make sure you work safely with batteries on the job.

Battery Safety (Spanish)

This session provides information about battery safety and is intended for any employees who handle or use batteries in the workplace. We’ll discuss all the key issues associated with using batteries safely, including battery hazards, charging, and maintenance. This session focuses primarily on the large lead-acid batteries, as well as lithium-ion batteries used in a variety of industrial equipment.
The main objective of this session is to make sure you work safely with batteries on the job.

Esta sesión proporciona información sobre la seguridad de las baterías y está dirigida a todos los empleados que manipulan o utilizan baterías en el lugar de trabajo. Analizaremos todos los aspectos clave relacionados con el uso seguro de las baterías, incluyendo sus riesgos, su carga y su mantenimiento. Esta sesión se centra principalmente en las baterías de plomo-ácido de gran tamaño, así como en las baterías de iones de litio que se utilizan en diversos equipos industriales.
El objetivo principal de esta sesión es garantizar que trabaje de forma segura con baterías en el trabajo.

Working Safely with Corrosives

Corrosives are hazardous chemicals that can cause serious health problems if you fail to take proper precautions. Corrosives can also be a safety hazards. Some are flammable, and others can cause explosive reactions. Strong corrosives can react with all kinds of materials—even metal. All corrosives share a common chemical property: They degrade other materials due to their aggressive nature. To prevent accidents and injuries, you need to know how to work safely with corrosives.