Safety Flash
Two battery issues – Step Change
Two battery issues – Step Change
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/19
- Electrical SafetyInspection and MaintenanceVehicles and Driving
- Electrical safetyExplosionFireHydrogen safety
- Inspection and maintenance
- Lifeboat
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
Summary
Two battery incidents illustrate different hazards: a lifeboat lead-acid starter battery exploded after repeated overcharging, while a lithium-ion battery caught fire following water exposure and short-circuiting of inspection equipment. Lessons address equipment suitability, clear charging instructions, workforce competence, protection against water ingress and care when drying equipment.
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: Lifeboat; survival craft.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Summary
Battery overcharging and unsuitable installation arrangements highlighted unclear charging instructions and battery selection.
IMCA SF 12/19. Themes: electrical safety, inspection and maintenance, vehicles and driving.