"While this battery was charging, someone cleaned dust of it
using an industrial vacuum.
The result was a discharge of static electricity which
ignited the fumes which are released during charging, causing it
to explode"
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OSHEM Solutions is an Environmental and Safety Consultancy which
provides a range of services throughout Australia including
management system design, development & implementation,
environmental & safety auditing, workplace inspections, technical
writing, risk assessment and incident investigation.
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