Lithium battery brand safety

Are lithium-ion batteries safe?

The standard covers issues such as overcharging, over-discharging, short circuiting and thermal runaway, so does cover some aspects of fire hazards. Other standards for Lithium-ion batteries include UL-1642 and UL-9540. Meanwhile, the charity, Electrical Safety First, is championing proposed legislation on the safety of lithium batteries.

Are lithium-ion batteries safe for e-bikes?

At least 10 fatalities occurred in fires started in e-bikes or e-scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries in the UK in 2023, with almost 200 fires recorded. These statutory guidelines set out the safety mechanisms that lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes must contain to address the risk of thermal runaway.

Are lithium-ion batteries a fire hazard?

Lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes can pose a serious fire risk through a process known as thermal runaway. At least 10 fatalities occurred in fires started in e-bikes or e-scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries in the UK in 2023, with almost 200 fires recorded.

How can lithium-ion batteries prevent workplace hazards?

Whether manufacturing or using lithium-ion batteries, anticipating and designing out workplace hazards early in a process adoption or a process change is one of the best ways to prevent injuries and illnesses.

Are lithium-ion batteries suitable for a fire risk assessment?

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.

How do you manage a lithium-ion battery hazard?

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.