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h. Rags contaminated by cleaning operations will be placed in covered metal
container and later disposed of by burning.
l. Safety steel-toed shoes will be worn during operations.
j. Chemical goggles, face shields, rubber gloves, and a rubber apron will be worn
during battery handling and servicing.
8. Leading Operations.
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Use of pig lead in making new battery posts will be made in Building
a. The leading area will be thoroughly ventilated to get rid of lead flumes and lead
dust. If lead flumes are prevalent despite this ventilation requirement, the leading
operation will be suspended until air has been cleared. Personnel will not remain
in the area.
b. The melting and pouring of lead into battery post molds will be done on a work
bench under an exhaust hood. Lead flumes must not be breathed.
c. Safety goggles, face shields, rubber gloves and an apron will be worn when
pouring molten lead into dry molds. To prevent spattering of hot lead, do not pour
molten lead into a wet or damp mold.
d. Clothes worn during leading operations will not be worn outside the Battery Shop.
These clothes are not to be worn home or for other purposes.
e. Care will be taken to prevent dust size particles of lead from melting, spattering,
or being ingested (taken internally).
f. Eating and smoking are prohibited in the leading area and battery shop.
g. Safety controls on personnel include the following:
(1) A pre-placement physical examination, including analysis for lead
concentration in urine and blood. Periodic follow-up physical examinations
(recommended every six months).
(2) Through training on all aspects of the job, including precautions and personal
hygiene.
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