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3 © 2011, Safe Workplace Promotion Services Ontario, publicly known as Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca Battery Safety If the battery is not maintenance-free, remove the filler caps to vent hydrogen gas Stand at arm's length when removing battery caps Recheck the fluid level after the battery has been recharged If water needs to be added, use distilled, not tap water first aid Measures When administering first aid to someone who has come into contact with sulphuric acid, always avoid direct contact. Wear chemical-resistant protective clothing, if necessary. Follow any first aid treatment and transport the victim to an emergency care facility immediately. Contact with skin Flush the contaminated area, as quickly as possible, with gently flowing lukewarm water for at least 30 minutes If any irritation persists, repeat flushing Do not interrupt the flushing – if necessary keep the emergency vehicle waiting until the flushing is complete Under running water, remove contaminated clothing, shoes and other leather goods (e.g., watchbands, belts) Discard any contaminated clothing, shoes, etc. Acid in eyes Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with gently flowing lukewarm water for at least 30 minutes while holding the eyelid(s) open Do not interrupt the flushing – if necessary keep the emergency vehicle waiting until the flushing is complete Be careful not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the face If any irritation persists, repeat flushing and see a doctor immediately © Workplace Safety & Prevention Services 2011. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) grants permission to approved end users to reproduce this document in whole or in part, provided its intended use is for non-commercial, educational purposes and that full acknowledgement is given to the WSPS. Approved end users are firms registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. WSPS reserves the right to extend this permission to other stakeholders and interested parties by express written permission upon application. WSPS extends no warranty to materials amended or altered by the end user. Under no circumstances is this document, or any portion thereof, to be duplicated for purposes of sale or for external reproduction or distribution. Revised: October 2011

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