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OCTE SAFEdoc
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Safety Quiz - Batteries
1. The personal protective equipment to wear when handling or working around batteries
includes ___________________________________________________________.
2. The safety symbols on the top of a battery warn of potential dangers relating to
___________________, _____________________, and _____________________.
3. The electrolyte or “liquid” that is found in an automotive battery is made up of a combination
of _________________________ acid and ________________________.
4. If electrolyte is splashed in your eyes you must immediately flush them out with
_________________ for a minimum of 5 minutes and then immediately see a doctor.
5. If electrolyte is spilled on your clothing the acid may be neutralized using _____________
____________.
6. The explosive gas that forms around the top of a battery is called _____________________
gas.
7. When removing a battery from a car, disconnect the _____________________ cable first.
8. Two methods used to identify the positive battery post or connection on a battery are
_________________ and ___________________.
9. Overcharging a battery may cause ___________________________________.
10. A 12 volt automotive battery has _______ cells, with each cell producing ________volts per
cell.
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