And what about documentation?

Geoff LeachDirectorThe Dangerous Goods Office Ltd

Remember this?

Do people really think about what they are signing?

All lithium cells and batteries must:

pass the UN Tests and Criteria Manual 38.3 tests;

be manufactured under a quality management programme;

I and IA lithium cells and batteries must additionally be:

protected against violent rupture;

equipped with a means of protection against external short circuit;

equipped with a means to prevent reverse current flow.

So some things should be documented…..

So some things should be documented….. All lithium cells and batteries on their own (IB and II) or packed with

equipment (I only) must be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test;

All lithium cells and batteries on their own must be at a State of charge of not more than 30%;

Training records;

“Adequate instruction”………;

From 1 January 2020, manufacturers and subsequent distributors of cells or batteries manufactured after 30 June 2003 must make available a test summary…..