A useful baseline for any business that is in the charging and storage of batteries.
Storage Batteries
Ohio Administrative Code (4123:1)
Effective: September 1, 2023
(A) Battery charging areas will be designated for that purpose.
(B) Employees will be instructed that:
(1) When charging batteries, acid will be poured into water; water will not be poured into acid;
(2) When charging batteries, make certain vent caps are functioning: keep vent caps in place to avoid electrolyte spray, and open covers to dissipate heat; and
(3) Smoking and open flames are not permitted.
(C) In designated battery charging and changing areas the employer will: