Acute health effects of accidental exposure to lithium hydroxide at a battery material production plant

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the acute health effects of lithium hydroxide exposure in a battery production setting.
• Analyzed direct exposure incidents at a lithium battery production plant.
• Assessed tissue damage and systemic symptoms in affected individuals.
• Evaluated the alkalinity and systemic toxicity of lithium hydroxide.
• Exposure caused immediate tissue irritation and systemic symptoms.
• Tissue damage aligned with the chemical properties of lithium hydroxide.
• Findings indicate the need for specific occupational safety guidelines.