Health and safety in the shop or garage
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If you get battery acid on your skin, flush your skin with soap and water for 15 minutes, and remove contaminated clothes and shoes. | If you get battery acid on your skin, flush your skin with soap and water for 15 minutes, and remove contaminated clothes and shoes. | ||
| − | If you ingest (ie: swallow) battery acid, don't induce vomiting. If the victim is conscious, give 3 cups of milk or water. Don't ever give anything to an unconscious person. | + | If you ingest (ie: "swallow") battery acid, don't induce vomiting. If the victim is conscious, give 3 cups of milk or water. Don't ever give anything to an unconscious person. |
If you inhale battery acid, get fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | If you inhale battery acid, get fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | ||
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