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Finish the Battery Change Before Leaving the Table - working notes

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Hypothetical example: The remote works, but the old coin battery remains beside a cup. The adult secures it for collection and checks the work surface before leaving.

01Choose a work setup that keeps children away from loose cells

Prepare an adult-controlled replacement area and secure loose cells.

Product or task

Child-access prevention

Replacement instructions location

02Check the compartment before returning the product

Check the actual product instructions and compartment condition.

Compartment condition

Required closure checked

Repair or removal question

03Give the removed battery an immediate next place

Secure the removed battery and confirm its collection route.

Used-cell securing step

Local collection route

Responsible adult and next handoff

04Review the whole replacement, not just the working remote

Review the work surface and keep urgent exposure guidance available.

Work-area finish check

Urgent guidance availability

Process correction for next change