Generally, it's safe to do so, but you're only allowed to touch the case, battery label, one terminal only, and when the battery is not connected to the device. What if the battery leaks by hand?. Handling car batteries can be a bit like dancing with electricity—know the steps and you'll move smoothly, but one wrong tap and it's a tango with sparks. We've all heard rumors about the dangers surrounding car batteries. It's known that some parts of the battery have a large electrical conductivity level, so touching it directly can potentially have a high risk to safety compared to when you touch the battery case or outer. . Touching the positive terminals of a 12-volt lead acid battery can be safe if your hands are dry. Undo that bolt on the retainer (bottom of pic) if you can, then disconnect the negative terminal. The battery terminal is a metal component that can conduct electricity. .
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