Battery Safety

• All batteries stored at your desks should be in the original packaging.

  • Note that batteries come safely packed in such a way that their ends cannot touch.

  • Any loose batteries should be disposed of properly.

• All batteries should be used by their marked expiration date, or disposed of properly.

  • Most brands have this posted on the actual battery, near the type (AA, etc.)

    

    Batteries Dated 03-2023

• If a battery shows any signs of “crust” (potassium carbonate) it should be disposed of properly.

  • This substance is hazardous to the eyes, so please wash your hands after disposing of batteries.

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    Potassium Carbonate on batteries

    
    

  Disposal of batteries*

• Most batteries can be placed in the regular trash with no additional measures taken.

• All rechargeable lithium batteries and 9V batteries should have a piece of electrical tape* placed over the powered ends before disposal in the Universal Waste Bins in each office.

• Dead non-traditional batteries, such as those from key fobs, cell phones, or laptops, should be fully cooled and then fully enclosed with electrical tape and placed in the Universal Waste Bins.

• Live non-traditional batteries, such as a malfunctioning cell or laptop battery, should be reported to IT immediately.

• An important note - if a battery is making you feel unsafe in any way – i.e. a swelling laptop battery – it is perfectly acceptable to physically remove the battery from the office area and call Mike Hardcastle, facilities manager, to assess the battery.

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  Isett Universal Waste Bucket

• *If you need electrical tape or replacement batteries, please include them in your regular office supply orders.