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Health & Safety Information continuedAccident or Emergency Actionand TreatmentSeek medical advice as appropriate to the injury.F - WeightThe HazardBatteries are awkward and heavy to handle resulting in possiblestrains to the human body as well as potential for dropping thebattery, with resultant acid spillage, injury etc.I - FireSince batteries contain combustible materials, the local FireAuthority should be consulted where a quantity of batteries arestored together.J - Safety Data SheetMore detailed Health & Safety information is availableMATERIAL SAFETY DATA – Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid, onpage 197-198.PrecautionsAlways use correct lifting procedures to minimise strain to thehuman body.Always use lifting handle or lifting ledges if available on thebattery.Accident or Emergency Actionand TreatmentSeek medical advice as appropriate to the injury. Rememberthat acid may have been spilled.G - Repairing of Damaged BatteriesNo attempt should ever be made to renovate or repair adamaged battery.This work involves all of the hazards detailed in sections A to Fabove and should only be carried out by suitably trainedpersonnel with appropriate facilities and in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.H - Disposal of Batteries & AssociatedWasteAll spent batteries and waste arising from spillages and firesmust be disposed of in conformance with the EnvironmentalProtection Act, the Special Waste Regulations 1996 and theEnvironmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.G & P BATTERIES offer a complete battery disposal service.InformationFor further information please contact G & P BATTERIESdirectly at the address below :-Crescent Works Industrial ParkWillenhall, Road, Darlaston, WednesburyWS10 8JRTel: 0121 568 3200 Fax: 0121 568 3201Email: enquiries@g-pbatt.co.ukwww.g-pbatt.co.uk520