Use of battery-operated equipment in hyperbaric conditions

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.1 - October 2006

 

The purpose of this document is to evaluate the potential hazards of such systems when used in hyperbaric conditions and offer guidance on their application.

Contents

  • Introduction

  • Electric fire and shock

  • Pressure-related effects

  • Atmospheric pollution

  • Recommendations

  • Notes applicable to Table 1

  • Disposal

  • References

  • Appendix A – Battery-operated equipment in hyperbaric conditions – Recommendations for use


Revision

  • Rev. 1 - May 2026
    Review & update of document following comment resolution
  • Rev. 0.1 - March 2024
    Update of page 2, reference links and layout; no change to content
  • Rev. - October 2006
    Initial publication