What are the safety requirements related to batteries & Battery rooms?

Employers must consider exposure to these hazards when developing safe work practices and selecting personal protective equipment (PPE). That is where Article 320, Safety Requirements Related to Batteries and Battery Rooms comes in.

Is battery storage a bad policy?

"Simply put, it is not just a bad policy, but a dangerous one, and the city is literally playing with fire by allowing this to happen." Holden is talking about proposals to build more battery energy storage system (Bess) centres - large-scale power storage sites based on the same lithium-ion batteries that are used in laptops and electric cars.

What happens if you send an employee into a battery room?

Sending an employee who is trained only for the normal operating conditions into a battery room under thermal runaway, for example, is knowingly exposing an unqualified person to risk of injury. The employer is responsible for protecting their employees from known or recognized hazards in the workplace.

What are the risks of working with batteries?

Working around batteries can expose an employee to both electrical shock and arc flash hazards. A person’s body might react to contact with dc voltage differently than from contact with ac voltage. Batteries can also expose employees to the hazards associated with the chemical electrolyte used in batteries.

Can lead acid and alkaline batteries be placed in the same space?

Lead acid and alkaline batteries should not be placed in the same space unless separated by suitable screens. Follow all instructions and manufacturers recommendations and check the manufacturer’s specifications on battery storage and battery charging thresholds. Record date of manufacture, installation, and the maximum end of life of batteries.

Will Holden build more battery energy storage centres?

Holden is talking about proposals to build more battery energy storage system (Bess) centres - large-scale power storage sites based on the same lithium-ion batteries that are used in laptops and electric cars. The batteries are stored, thousands together, in large metal boxes.