IC 8842 Preventing Large-Battery Explosions
- Organization:
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Pages:
- 14
- File Size:
- 3938 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1980
Abstract
This Information Circular presents a brief history of the lead-acid battery and describes ways to prevent serious injury from battery explosions when servicing and charging lead-acid batteries, particularly in the surface mining industry. The Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, battery manufacturers, and the mining industry have all contributed information as well as recommendations for injury-free handling for this report.
Citation
APA: (1980) IC 8842 Preventing Large-Battery Explosions
MLA: IC 8842 Preventing Large-Battery Explosions. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1980.