Lithium-ion batteries used to power equipment such as e-bikes and electric vehicles are increasingly linked to serious fires in workplaces and residential buildings, so it’s essential those in charge of such environments assess and control the risks. Lithium-ion batteries are now firmly part of daily life, both at home and in the workplace.
For a fire risk assessment to be considered suitable and sufficient it must consider all significant risks of fire. Where lithium-ion batteries are concerned this should cover handling, storage, use and charging, as appropriate.
Specific risk control measures should be determined through site, task and activity risk assessments, with the handling of and work on batteries clearly changing the risk profile. Considerations include: Segregation of charging and any areas where work on or handling of lithium-ion batteries is undertaken.
Lithium-ion battery safety good practice: Many of the precautions that can be taken are simple to implement, but typical recommendations include: Train staff on emergency procedures and specific instructions for dealing with damaged or faulty batteries.
Clear policies and rules should be in place specific to provision, storage, use and charging of equipment containing lithium-ion batteries, these being formally communicated at induction, through regular toolbox talks and on signing-in where visitors and contractors are concerned.
Due to the self-sustaining process of thermal runaway, Lithium-ion battery fires are also difficult to quell. Bigger batteries such as those used in electric vehicles may reignite hours or even days after the event, even after being cooled. Source: Firechief® Global
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Lithium-ion batteries are the main type of rechargeable battery used and stored in commercial premises and residential buildings. The risks associated with these batteries can lead to a fire …
Lithium-ion batteries used to power equipment such as e-bikes and electric vehicles are increasingly linked to serious fires in workplaces and residential buildings, so it''s …
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