Battery acid exit in Wels: fire brigade in large-scale use!

Battery acid exit in Wels: fire brigade in large-scale use!

Wels-Pernau, Österreich - On Friday, April 25, 2025, an incident occurred in Wels-Penau, Upper Austria, where battery acid escaped from a forklift. According to [Fireworld] (https://www.fireworld.at/2025/25/ooe-ausstrezt- von-batteriesaeureaeureaeure-aus-stapler-in-wels/), a forklift classified as a "electrical ant" fell to the ground during loading work from the crane. This led to a hazard of the fire brigade that quickly hurried to the accident sites.

The fire brigade reached the site and immediately began binding the expired medium to prevent the environment and those present from being endangered. Technicians from the responsible sewer operator were also consulted in order to evaluate the situation and coordinate corresponding measures. Fortunately, no people were injured in this incident.

Brief description of the incident

The incident occurred on a operating area where the loading work on the forklift was carried out. The specific measures taken by the firefighters to bind the expired dangerous medium are crucial to ensure the safety of humans and the environment. The fire brigade quickly had the situation under control to minimize possible risks.

In order to promote the safe handling of hazardous substances such as battery acid, it is important to observe information about the effects of the substances on people and the environment as well as protected protective measures. The [Gestis-Stoff database] (https://www.dguv.de/ifa/GESTIS/GESTIS-STUSTISCHT DASTION/index.jsp) provides comprehensive information about 8800 fabrics that contain physical-chemical data and special regulations in accordance with the CLP regulation (Pictograms, Hs sentences).

importance of prevention

The GESTIS fabric database is a valuable resource to help specialists and companies to find out about chemical hazards and take the right precautions. This database is published by the Institute for Occupational Safety and Occupational Safety of the German Statutory Accident Insurance (IFA). The information not only helps occupational and health protection, but also support in the event of accidents or emergencies in the workplace.

In addition to the measures carried out at the scene of the accident, it is of great importance that companies provide regular training and security updates for their employees in order to reduce the risk of such incidents.

The prevention of accidents and the correct management of hazardous substances are essential to protect both people and the environment. Only through careful handling and trained personnel can security in the workplace be guaranteed in the long term.