Guide
Airbags in the workshop – safe handling when replacing parts
Workshops sometimes replace parts containing pyrotechnics – airbags and seat-belt pretensioners. A replaced or old component is still an explosive charge and must be handled safely. Here's how to do it right.
How does a workshop handle a replaced airbag?
A removed airbag or pretensioner still contains an active explosive charge. It should be handled carefully and deployed in a controlled way before being passed on as waste.
Is it dangerous to store an undeployed airbag?
An undeployed, removed airbag can go off accidentally and is therefore a risk to store. It's best to deploy it in a controlled way as soon as possible with the right tool.
Must an old or replaced airbag be made safe?
Yes. Pyrotechnic components must be made safe before being handled as waste – otherwise they count as hazardous waste (waste code 16 01 10*).
How do you deploy an airbag in the workshop?
With a tool like BlastBox – it connects up and deploys airbags and seat-belt pretensioners safely, including individual removed components, and documents the work.
Which tool suits a workshop?
BlastBox suits both workshops and vehicle recyclers. It handles all types of airbags and pretensioners, is controlled wirelessly and saves documentation.
Safe airbag handling in the workshop
BlastBox deploys airbags and seat-belt pretensioners safely and with documentation – both in vehicles and as individual removed components in the workshop.