IEC TR2 61438:1996 Possible safety and health hazards in the use of alkaline secondary cells and batteries - Guide to equipment manufacturers and users
This Technical Report of Type 2 outlines the fundamental rules to be observed by the system engineers to minimize possible hazards. Additionally, it presents some examples of misuse of batteries.
IEC TR2 61438:1996 history
1996IEC TR2 61438:1996 Possible safety and health hazards in the use of alkaline secondary cells and batteries - Guide to equipment manufacturers and users