Lithium Batteries create an actual danger of fireplace – Prof. Allan Manning’s Weblog

Whereas lithium batteries have been an actual sport changer in battery growth, they actually have elevated the chance of fireplace, notably when they’re being charged.

We’ve got seen a rise in fires brought on by such batteries in all the things from youngsters’s scooters, battery operated energy instruments, and e-bikes, to forklifts, drones, golf carts and electrical autos.

I used to be at a recycling centre the opposite day and a discarded battery caught hearth, however fortunately the operator had good danger administration and the battery had been remoted and was positioned in an space the place it may trigger no hurt.

For smaller batteries there are danger administration measures that may be taken resembling the usage of a fireproof charging bag.

The purpose of this weblog is remind readers that the chance could be very actual and that with most dangers, good danger administration is the important thing. Some measures should not that straightforward, resembling having the charging station relocated nicely away from the rest as this can be pricey and/or inconvenient, however it’s prudent.

Step one in any danger administration course of is to establish the chance. From there we will have a look at how greatest to mitigate and handle the chance.

This recommendation is not only for business dangers however for everybody, together with dwelling house owners or tenants.