How should multiple batteries be packed within a single outer carton to avoid contact?

How should multiple batteries be packed within a single outer carton to avoid contact?

• A. Each battery should be cushioned and placed with others in a shared inner compartment.
• B. Each battery should be individually cushioned and placed in separate inner packaging compartments to prevent contact.
• C. Batteries can be packed without cushioning if the carton is rigid.
• D. Batteries should be taped together.

Answer: (B)

To prevent short circuits and fires, batteries must be kept isolated from one another and protected from movement. When you’re packing multiple batteries in one outer carton, each battery should be cushioned and placed in its own inner packaging compartment. This separation stops terminals from touching each other or any conductive surfaces and cushions the battery so shocks or rough handling don’t create a conductive bridge or damage. Placing batteries together in a shared inner compartment risks contact between terminals, which can cause short circuits. Skipping cushioning—even in a rigid carton—allows movement that can abrade surfaces or bridge contacts. Taping batteries together creates a direct connection between them and is not allowed because it defeats the isolation and safety goals.

To prevent short circuits and fires, batteries must be kept isolated from one another and protected from movement. When you’re packing multiple batteries in one outer carton, each battery should be cushioned and placed in its own inner packaging compartment. This separation stops terminals from touching each other or any conductive surfaces and cushions the battery so shocks or rough handling don’t create a conductive bridge or damage.

Placing batteries together in a shared inner compartment risks contact between terminals, which can cause short circuits. Skipping cushioning—even in a rigid carton—allows movement that can abrade surfaces or bridge contacts. Taping batteries together creates a direct connection between them and is not allowed because it defeats the isolation and safety goals.