BS 6133:1995

Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 References
1.3 Definitions
Section 2. Recommendations common to all battery
installations
2.1 Precautions recommended for safe working
2.2 Protective items
2.3 Accommodation
2.4 Battery location
2.5 Floor loadings
2.6 Lighting
2.7 Access and safety
2.8 Notices and labels
2.9 Earthing of batteries and battery racks
2.10 Battery design
2.11 Racks and cubicles
2.12 Cell identification
2.13 Power system operational characteristics
2.14 Alarms
2.15 Inspection of batteries
2.16 Dismantling and disposal or recovery of batteries
2.17 Packing and transport
Section 3. Additional recommendations for vented cells
3.1 Access
3.2 Battery rooms
3.3 Ventilation
3.4 Services
3.5 Battery main connections
3.6 First aid
3.7 Maintenance of cells during storage
3.8 Acid dilution and cell filling on site
3.9 Dismantling and recovery procedures
3.10 Accessories
Section 4. Additional recommendations for lead-acid valve
regulated cells
4.1 Charging
4.2 Storage and maintenance
4.3 Battery main connections
4.4 Ventilation
Annex
A. (informative) Ventilation to reduce hydrogen
      concentration in battery rooms and cabinets/cubicles

Provides guidance on health and safety aspects for those specifying, supplying, installing, commissioning or using lead-acid stationary cells and batteries.