Battery Maintenance 36; Sulfuric Acid; Know the Hazards- Page 37

Battery Maintenance   36

Know the Hazards

TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck battery produces fumes that can explode.  

It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you.
• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your      

  truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.

• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.

• Your company should provide an area where it is  

  safe to work on batteries. Use that area for all  

  battery work.

• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye  

  shields, aprons etc.

BATTERY RETAINERS

The battery could slide out if all retainers are not in 

place. Check both sides of the truck.

BATTERY SIZE

Make certain you use the correct size and weight 

battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight 

or undersized battery installed.

WARNING

Minimum battery size allowed

000 mm 

(00.00 in.)

 wide

000 mm 

(00.00 in.)

 long

Undersize battery can affect truck 

handling and stability. You could have 

an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type E battery

Batteries produce explosive gas.   

Do not smoke, use open flame, or 

create an arc or sparks near this battery.  

Ventilate well in enclosed areas and 

when charging.

Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which 

causes severe burns.  Do not get in 

eyes, on skin, or clothing.  In case of 

contact, flush immediately.  Get medical 

attention if your eyes are affected.

DANGER

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