An apprentice must help replace a swollen 48-V storage battery in a dim garage with old wiring, metal shelving, and no sink nearby. The lead wants acid, arc, and eye risks covered before covers come off. Which battery safety setup follows insulated tools, face and eye protection, eyewash, gloves?

The correct setup pairs insulated tools with both eye and face protection, acid-rated gloves, and an eyewash bottle within reach. Those controls address the scenario’s electrical and arc exposure, possible acid contact, and need for rapid eye flushing before work begins. Goggles alone protect the eyes but leave the face exposed to splashes and arc-related hazards; they therefore do not provide the stated face-and-eye protection. An eyewash bottle outside the doorway may be available in the building, but it is not within reach at the work area, where seconds matter after a splash. General-purpose chemical-resistant gloves may resist some substances, yet that label does not establish suitability for battery acid; gloves specifically rated for acid are needed. Exam caveat: a portable bottle can provide immediate first aid, but it may not replace a required eyewash station or adequate continuous flushing under workplace rules. Practical check: before removing covers, confirm tool insulation is intact, gloves are acid-rated, eye and face protection fit properly, and the eyewash is accessible and usable; also ensure the dim work area is adequately lit without creating a new electrical hazard.