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Declaring the use of lithium-ion batter-
ies
The health and safety representative and the
workforce must also be informed that trucks
with lithium-ion batteries are being used.
We recommend that the operating company
informs the local fire brigade of the planned
use of trucks fitted with lithium-ion batteries.
Hazard assessment
In accordance with §3 of the German Ordi-
nance on Industrial Safety and Health (Betr-
SichV), the operating company is obliged to
perform a separate hazard assessment in or-
der to assess the risks posed to the company
by lithium-ion batteries.
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Observe the national regulations for the
country in which the truck is being used.
Driver qualification
The following qualification requirements for
the driver are in addition to the conditions de-
scribed in the chapter entitled "Definition of re-
sponsible persons" ("Driver" section):
●
The driver must be trained in the operation
of the lithium-ion battery
●
Only trained drivers may drive these trucks
Procedure in the event of a fire
Damaged lithium-ion batteries pose an in-
creased fire hazard. In the event of a fire,
large quantities of water are the best way to
cool the battery.
–
Evacuate the location of the fire as quickly
as possible.
–
Ventilate the location of the fire well, as the
resulting combustion gases can cause dam-
age to health if inhaled.
–
Inform the fire brigade that lithium-ion bat-
teries are affected by the fire.
–
Observe the information provided by the
battery manufacturer regarding the proce-
dure in the event of a fire.
Safety
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Basic principles for safe operation
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