An improved FMEA-approach specifically customized to identification of hazardous scenarios which can occur with the use of Li-ion secondary battery systems, has been presented.
Consumer applications that require batteries will continue to increase in the following years and battery technology will develop in more rapid and aggressive ways. As a result, more attention is drawn to the issues of battery safety, particularly the preparedness against fire incidents and other hazards that are caused by batteries.
Labels should indicate: “Universal waste – Lithium-ion batteries”. Do not mix lithium-ion batteries with other types of batteries, such as alkaline, cadmium or other rechargeable spent batteries. These units can be brought to a designated area within the building.
…or intrinsic (to batteries) Safety is relative and is expressed statistically hazard ‘a potential source of harm’ risk – ‘the combination of the probability of harm and the severity of that harm’ tolerable risk – ‘risk that is acceptable in a given context, based on the current values of society’ Safety Integrity Levels:
From the perspective of consumers and emergency responders, it is important to become more self-aware of the risks associated with batteries being left in soil and water resources, and batteries being misused or not maintained properly.
In order to avoid this from happening, battery plants should follow specific safety protocols and be equipped with fire safety equipment. Despite the disasters that could generate from batteries, there is a worldwide need for more battery manufactories.
What are methods of hazard identification? Methods of hazard identification include: Inspections: Regular site and equipment checks to identify unsafe conditions. Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Breaking tasks into steps to find potential risks. Incident Reports: Reviewing past …