Battery Electrical Storage Systems provide unique hazards that require additional knowledge, skills, work practices, and personal protective equipment. Persons responsible for maintaining, working with or on, or working in the vicinity of batteries or battery systems need to be aware of these hazards and the appropriate mitigating methods. This course provides fundamental battery system knowledge for Lead-Acid batteries including chemistry, construction, charging and discharging characteristics, hazards, and maintenance practices. Nickel-Cadmium and Lithium-Ion batteries are also discussed in how they differ and compare to Lead-Acid, as well as unique hazards and maintenance practices for each.

Course Length: 4 Hours