3 FAQs about Safety distance standards for communication base station batteries

What are battery safety standards?

This article presents the international battery safety standards, separated by battery categories. Battery safety standards are developed to evaluate the design and manufacturing of a cell, battery, battery system or product device as a single entity or a combination for regulatory compliance and certification.

What are the OSHA standards for lithium-ion batteries?

While there is not a specific OSHA standard for lithium-ion batteries, many of the OSHA general industry standards may apply, as well as the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970). These include, but are not limited to the following standards:

What are the hazards associated with a battery?

These hazards can be associated with the chemicals used in the manufacture of battery cells, stored electrical energy, and hazards created during thermal runaway, (see below) which can include fire, explosions, and chemical byproducts.

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