Every day about 2,000 workers receive eye injuries. The costs include pain and suffering, permanent or temporary disability, and a financial toll for industry. Many of these eye injuries are preventable with the right combination of engineering controls, safety eyewear and safety training. You’ll find the training materials you need right here in Safety Smart! Online, with Safety Talks!, articles, news, incident reports, checklists and more. Use the eye-catching graphics in the Safety Clip Art! and Poster Pro sections to help you make your point.

A Battery Can Become a Time Bomb

Jump-starting a battery is a common procedure, but never take this job for granted or you could be seriously injured.

A battery can turn into a bomb while it is being boosted. A lead acid, wet cell battery generates increased hydrogen and oxygen when it is being charged. All it takes to set off this explosive combination is a spark from static electricity, a cigarette, or the booster cable connection itself.

Here's how to correctly boost a battery:

- Always wear safety goggles to protect yourself from acid and fragments in case of an explosion. It's a good idea to store safety goggles with your jumper cables.

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