llowing requirements are to be applied for battery charging:All batteries must be inspected in ccordance with section 4 of this document prior to charging. Any damaged or suspect batteries m t not be charged and disposed of as described in section 4.All batteries must be charged in accordance ith the Original Equipment Manufacturer (O
harger or remove the battery when charging is complete. Do not leave the battery in the charger beyond the recommended charging time - most batteries have built-in protection to prevent overcharging, but for defective or low-quality batteries or a mismatched charger, extra t mmable materials, such as p
Considerations include: Segregation of charging and any areas where work on or handling of lithium-ion batteries is undertaken. Access to be limited to authorised personnel only. Adequate ventilation where battery charging is undertaken inside a building / structure.
ve electrode, a separator, and an electrolyte solution.Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are generally safe, but like any energy sto age device, they can also pose health and safety risks. When these batteries are not used, stored, installed, disposed of, or charged properly, they
This guide focusses on fire hazards and good-practice risk control measures for the charging of EVs using lithium-ion batteries, driven on highways, (i.e. cars, motorcycles, bicycles, lorries, coaches/buses, etc.) Lithium-ion batteries are the predominant type of rechargeable battery used in EVs.
An updated edition of “RC59 Fire Safety When Charging Electric Vehicles” which provides good-practice risk control measures for the charging of electric vehicles using lithium-ion batteries. If you have any questions or would like support with managing issues, please speak to your usual contact or get in touch using the form below.