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Dangers of lithium-ion batteries
1.How can you identify a lithium-ion battery from the packaging or the battery labels?
By the labels "Lithium", "Li-Ion" or "Li" or by the UN numbers UN3480 or UN3481
The battery labels contain the serial number
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2. Why is it important to follow safety instructions when handling a lithium-ion battery?
Lithium-ion batteries can cause fire
Lithium-ion batteries are not dangerous
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3. What are the dangers of lithium-ion batteries??
Lithium-ion batteries have a lot of energy and are themselves combustible
A lithium-ion battery fire can cause a building fire
Lithium-ion batteries can emit toxic gases
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This is how you identify a dangerous battery
1. How do you recognize a battery that causes immediate danger?
The battery is cool and its charge lasts a long time
The battery leaks or hisses
The battery is very hot
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2. What makes batteries precarious?
The battery shows dents, cracks, crazing
The battery capacity is significantly reduced from normal
The battery is new
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3. What do I do when a customer returns a device with a battery?
I leave it on the sales counter
Treat it as if it were dangerous according to the instructions
Take it to the recycling bin
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Handling new batteries
1. What can make a new battery a fire hazard?
Dropping the battery or the device containing it in such a way that it becomes visibly damaged
Wetting of the battery
A new battery is always safe
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2. What should I do if I drop a battery and it shows signs of damage?
Take the dropped battery or device to an agreed location and follow the instructions.
Nothing, the battery can withstand the drop
The battery should be thrown away because it is damaged
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3. Why should batteries be charged in a controlled area?
The risk of the batteryā€™s spontaneous combustion is higher when it is being charged.
This allows a quicker reaction to an incipient battery fire.
To enable the battery to be used more quickly as soon as it is fully charged.
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Packing and shipping
1. Why do batteries to be shipped have to be properly labelled?
Failure to comply with the instructions may cause a serious hazard during transport
Markings indicate that the shipment contains batteries and that handling must be carried out in accordance with safety instructions
Labelling is unnecessary as all the necessary information can be easily found on the internet
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2. What should I do if the importer or manufacturer refuses to accept a battery from a reconditioned appliance?
Send the battery for recycling
Remove the battery from the device and send the battery-free device to the manufacturer
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Warranty and service returns
1. Why should you be particularly careful with equipment under warranty?
Their history of use is not well enough known
A product under warranty is likely to have a fault which may be related to the battery function
Used batteries may have damage that makes them a fire hazard
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2. Why should equipment or packages containing batteries be labelled?
Labelling helps to ensure that equipment containing batteries is handled and stored safely.
Labelling is unnecessary as safe handling of batteries is a matter of course
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3. Why should the carrier's instructions be followed when shipping batteries?
There is no need to follow the instructions because the batteries are safe to transport
Failure to comply with labelling and correct packaging may lead to a serious accident
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4. What should I do when a customer returns an appliance with a battery under warranty?
I note that the battery is probably in good condition as there are no dents and leave the device under the counter to await dispatch
I remove the battery from the device and check that it is in good condition.
I remove the battery from the device and check that it is in good condition.
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Handling of recycled batteries
1. What is the objective of the visual inspection when you receive batteries for recycling?
To check whether the batteries are dirty or dusty and, if necessary, to clean them before sending them for recycling.
Identify batteries that are damaged and separate them from other batteries.
Check the country of manufacture of the batteries. Only batteries manufactured in Europe are accepted for recycling.
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2. Why is it important to try to keep the number of recyclable batteries in storage to a minimum?
A smaller number of batteries in storage reduces the risk of fire
It costs more to transport a larger quantity
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3. Why should recyclable lithium-ion batteries not be mixed with lead-acid batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries pose a serious risk at the lead-acid battery treatment plant
Lithium-ion batteries are more valuable than lead-acid batteries
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How to be prepared
1. What initial extinguishing equipment is recommended in case of a battery fire?
Powder extinguisher.
Steel canisters, fire blanket and water.
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2. Where can you find your workplaceā€™s guidelines for action in the event of a battery fire?
The emergency plan
There is no need to have a workplace guidelines for a battery fire, as the risk of fire is so low
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3. Why should batteries not be thrown away in the trash or stored anywhere?
They can be composted
Batteries can leak in the trash and cause incidents such as fire
Batteries should be stored in a fire-safe and controlled area away from other fire loads
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Operation in a battery fire
1. The small battery starts to bulge and heat up. What should I do?
Act in accordance with the employer's fire-fighting instructions.
Move the battery out by hand
Nothing, the battery is not dangerous if it is bulging
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2. The battery of the e-bike starts smoking and I see flames. What should I do?
Evacuate the area and make the fire alarm.
I carry out the initial extinguishing myself and then call the fire brigade.
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