Handling a Battery Event

As soon as a hot cell is detected, alert people in the vicinity of the cell or pack then completely evacuate the area.
Periodically monitor the temperature of the cell with a remote sensing probe for the first two hours or until one of the three following situations occur:
1. The cell/pack starts to cool
2. The cell/pack vents; or
3. The cell/pack explodes.
If the cell/pack starts to cool, monitor the temperature once per hour until it returns to ambient temperature.
If remote sensing equipment is not available, DO NOT handle the cell/pack for a period of 24 hours.
Remove the cell/pack from the work area once it has cooled and return to normal operations.
Dispose of Properly.

Evacuate all personnel from the area that is affected by the gas from the venting cell/pack.
Ventilation should be initiated until the cell/pack is removed from the area and the pungent odor is no longer detectable.
If the cell vented as a result of excessive heating is must be allowed to cool before handling.
Before handling the cell/pack put on protective gear: Lab Coat or Apron, Goggles or Face Shield, Rubber Gloves and Respirator if needed. (DO NOT handle the cell/pack if it is still hot! If in direct sunlight, try to shade the cell/pack.)
Cover with Baking Soda to neutralize any spilled electrolyte. Remove cell/pack to an isolated and/or well-ventilated area when it is no longer actively outgassing.
Place the cell/pack into a plastic tube or bag and cover with baking soda to help neutralize the acids. Eliminate excess air and seal bag.
Place this package into a second sealable package and cover with vermiculite or other material suitable to absorb moisture (cat litter). Eliminate excess air and seal the bag.
Absorb and/or neutralize spilled electrolyte with baking soda.
Sweep contaminated baking soda into a sealable plastic bag for disposal.
Clean the area with copious amount of water and an ammonia based cleaner to further neutralize any remaining acids.
Dispose of cell/pack and all contaminated material in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Evacuate all personnel from the area that is affected by the smoke from the exploded cell/pack.
Ventilation should be initiated until the cell/pack is removed from the area and the pungent odor is no longer detectable.
The exploded cell may still be hot. It must be allowed to cool before handling.
Before handling the cell/pack put on protective gear: Lab Coat or Apron, Goggles or Face Shield, Rubber Gloves and Respirator if needed. (DO NOT handle the cell/pack if it is still hot!)
If there are fires present, contain the fires first before proceeding. At this point most of the lithium will have been consumed, but there is still a slight possibility of having pieces buried in the debris. Turn over the material slowly to expose and then extinguish any subsequent fires created.
The area surrounding the cell/pack may be covered with a black carbonaceous powder along with metal shards from the cell(s). Cover the area with a 50/50 mixture of Baking Soda and Vermiculite.
Sweep the material into a central pile making sure not to create dust as you clean. Place contaminated mixture into a sealable plastic bag. Remove excess air and seal bag. (NEVER pack metal fragments into containers with live cell(s) as this could result in a short-circuit!)
Seal the plastic bag into a class jar or wooden crate and dispose of properly.
Clean the area with copious amounts of baking soda/water solution or and ammonia based cleaner. Follow up with soapy water.