There has been a fair amount of news about battery storage systems being involved in fire and explosion incidents around the world. Do not forget that these are not the only safety issues when dealing with batteries. Battery systems pose unique electrical safety hazards.
Every battery poses the risk of acid burns from the electrolyte, acid spillages, toxic fumes, and explosions due to hydrogen gas build-up. When the conditions are right for a mishap to happen, arcing or sparking can cause battery explosions that can be catastrophic. In this article, we look at the broad hazards posed by the batteries under:
Batteries can pose significant hazards, such as gas releases, fires and explosions, which can harm users and possibly damage property. This blog explores potential hazards associated with batteries, how an incident may arise, and how to mitigate risks to protect users and the environment.
Electrical hazards exist through the stored energy found in batteries, which can be released quickly through both direct and indirect contact with the battery causing electric shock and potential fire hazards due to short circuits.
Battery technology has improved a lot from the early years but still, batteries pose safety and health hazards that cannot be wished away. Proper care must be exercised while handling batteries and especially in battery charging rooms.
However, there are hazards associated with battery installations that if not managed appropriately could impact on the availability of the UPS and place occupiers at harm, particularly those who may require access to the battery installation. A battery installation is used to store electrical energy.