Safety Alert
Safety Alert 388 - Malfunctioning Storage Batteries Cause Fires and Explosions
Safety Alert 388 - Malfunctioning Storage Batteries Cause Fires and Explosions
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 388
- Electrical SafetyExplosionHot Work and Fire
- Electrical safetyExplosionFireHydrogen safety
- Inspection and maintenance
- Pre-use checksPreventive maintenanceVentilation
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This alert describes several lead-acid battery fires and explosions involving internal shorts, ageing circuitry and heat accumulation. BSEE recommends that operators and contractors consider battery dating, inspection and replacement policies, enclosure ventilation, suitable storage, correct battery selection and charger settings. It also highlights hydrogen generation during charging and related UPS hazards.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrogen safety.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
BSEE Safety Alert 388. Themes: electrical safety, explosion, hot work and fire.