Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in various devices and applications, ranging from Electric Vehicles (EV’s), Hybrid Vehicles, Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) and Scooters (E-Scooters), Forklift Trucks, Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones and tools such as drills.

While Lithium-Ion Batteries offer high energy density and performance, it’s essential to handle them with care to prevent safety incidents, such as fires or explosions, and in some cases can cause deaths, serious injuries and devastating damage to property – reaching up to 1600° Celsius when on fire.

Damaged or unstable batteries and improper charging, storage or disposal can cause the batteries to overheat, leading to an explosive, aggressive fire that spreads rapidly, can reignite and is challenging to extinguish. 

As a business, it’s essential to ensure the safe use of Lithium-Ion Batteries in the workplace for the safety of you employees.

Our Fire Safety Specialists can help you implement practices to reduce the risks of fire, but also have a failsafe plan to control any fires to guarantee a safe work environment.

Training on lithium-ion battery fire safety is crucial for individuals who work with or are responsible for these batteries. Here are some key aspects that may be covered in lithium-ion battery fire safety training: