Battery Handling






Improper battery handling can result in chemical burns, electrical shock, or even explosions if safety precautions are ignored. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review safe handling practices for lead-acid vehicle batteries, including PPE use, fire prevention, proper charging, lifting techniques, and disposal requirements.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Battery Handling, Construction, Industry, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews safe handling practices for lead-acid vehicle batteries, including PPE requirements, ignition source precautions, proper charging procedures, battery movement and storage techniques, and compliant disposal methods.