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Electric vehicles: Safety agency, auto group offer guidance for towing, recovery and recycling workers

August 31, 2021

Richmond, British Columbia — New safety guidelines from WorkSafeBC and Canada’s Automotive Retailers Association are intended to protect workers from shock-, fire- and fume-related hazards associated with electric vehicles and the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries that power them.

Battery acid hazards

February 2, 2015

A variety of safety precautions must be considered when handling batteries and battery acid.

New guide promotes safe handling of lithium batteries on planes

December 23, 2014

Montreal – The International Air Transport Association has published an online guidance document to promote the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries on planes.

CPSC offers tips for cell phone battery safety

August 30, 2013

Washington – Be careful when purchasing and handling batteries for your mobile device, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission and CTIA – The Wireless Association.

Charging safely

September 1, 2009

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Although it is a commonplace activity on many worksites, charging a lead-acid battery can be an extremely hazardous task. NIOSH identifies a number of associated hazards: the hydrogen gas formed while the battery is charging, the poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid present in the battery fluid, the possibility of short circuits causing burns or explosions, and the risk of electric shock.