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This report identifies important environment, health, and safety issues associated with nickel metal-hydride (Ni-MH) batteries and assesses the need for further testing and analysis. Among the issues discussed are cell and battery safety, workplace health and safety, shipping requirements, and in-vehicle safety. The manufacture and recycling of Ni-HM batteries are also examined. This report also overviews the "FHS it examines venting characteristics, toxicity of battery materials, and the status of spent batteries as a hazardous waste. |
