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pulling all of the galley circuit breakers to cut off the power source. In case of smoke emissions from
any electrical source, first of all, remove the power source. Keep firefighting equipment readily
available, in the event that the situation deteriorates.
3.38
LITHIUM BATTERY FIRES
The IATA Dangerous Goods webpages include some information related to Cabin Operations Safety.
IATA, in conjunction with the Dangerous Goods Board and the IATA Dangerous Goods Training Task
Force has developed 3 lithium battery outreach & awareness products:
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Lithium battery passenger pamphlet:
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/LithiumBattery_PassengerFlyer.jpg
Lithium battery booklet for shippers and acceptance staff
Lithium battery awareness poster.
o This information is available at:
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx
IATA and ICAO have developed the following procedures for Cabin Crew to address incidents
involving lithium batteries and portable electronic devices. In addition to the guidance listed below,
in order to mitigate possible events during critical phases of flight it is recommended for PEDs not to
be charged during critical phases of the flight.
3.38.1 Cabin Crew Checklist for Fires Involving Batteries and Portable
Electronic Devices (PED)
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