Still ECH 12 - Personal protective measures following an incident

DANGER
Risk of explosion: release of gas that may create
an explosive atmosphere
After extinguishing the fire, establish a safety perime-
ter of at least five metres around the battery.
DANGER
Risk of release of toxic products
Personal protective measures following an incident
WARNING
Handle an open battery only in a well-ventilated
place.
Respiratory protection
If an element is opened or if it leaks, use a gas mask covering the entire
face and fitted with ABEK filters or self-contained breathing apparatus
(escape mask-type).
Firefighters must wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hand protection
Use polypropylene, polyethylene, rubber or Viton gloves to handle leak-
ing or broken elements.
Eye protection
Wear safety goggles with side shields or a mask covering the face to
handle leaking or broken elements.
Other
Wear a rubber apron and a protection suit to handle leaking or broken el-
ements.
Operation
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Handling of the Lithium-Ion battery
495001 801 1505 EN - 12/2019