Electric vehicle fires require a unique response compared to traditional diesel or petrol engine fires. Learn all about QuarantineFence and how it extinguishes risk. Electric vehicle (EV) fires pose a new kind of threat that many organisations simply aren’t equipped to handle. It’s not uncommon for firefighters responding to these incidents to lack the specialist equipment required to effectively combat these kinds of blazes. In the absence of clearly defined legislation, local governments and any organisations whose facilities come into contact with EVs should review their accident prevention strategies to minimise EV risk. One solution already being adopted by fire...

As electric cars rise in popularity, what safety considerations should car park and service station managers be taking to protect their premises and the public? What do car parks, waste facilities, and your local fire department all have in common? The answer can be found inside parked cars, public waste, and burning vehicles respectively: lithium-ion batteries, and wherever this emerging technology is found, it brings with it all manner of new considerations for responsible parties. What exactly are the challenges facing car park and service station management companies? What should they be considering in regard to EV safety and how...

For waste management providers, these specialist storage and transportation solutions are key to safe, effective lithium-ion battery waste disposal. Hidden inside e-cigarettes, used mobile phones, and even electric cars, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are filling waste disposal sites. As we recently explored in another article, the large volume of Li-ion batteries entering our waste streams is creating a growing problem for public and private companies tasked with safely handling and disposing of them.  There are several reasons for this:  Li-ion batteries require specialist processing, which many sites don’t currently support. A site’s inability to process Li-ion battery waste can reduce its...

Insurers are switching on to lithium-ion battery fire risks. What solutions can you recommend to protect your customers’ premises, their people, and their premiums? As a company committed to providing insurance, how can you come through on this for those of your customers using lithium-ion batteries when so many uncertainties are in place? Lithium-ion batteries are transforming the way businesses operate today. From rechargeable devices to electric vehicles (EVs), they’re all around us in the workplace. However, the uncertainty surrounding this battery type is a sticking point for insurers trying to understand their risks. Li-ion batteries can spontaneously ignite or...

Upgrading your site to store and transport lithium-ion battery waste could be key to unlocking new efficiencies and future proofing your waste management operations. There’s a new type of product filling your waste streams.  Small, light, and often concealed in handheld electronics and other devices not much bigger or heavier than itself, it isn’t much to look at. But for waste management providers, the ability to process it plays a critical role in maintaining an effective waste disposal service. It’s a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, and if popped inside a compatible torch it can shine a light on the biggest challenges...

Learn all about the different lithium-ion battery storage solutions available and how they can help you to keep your operations — and your people — safe. As you know from our article on thermal runaway, the best ways to prevent a lithium-ion (Li-ion) fire are to set up processes around the proper care and maintenance of your batteries. There are several ways you should do this to keep them in good condition, which we outline in that resource, so head over there if you haven’t read that one already. But prevention isn’t just process-driven. When the safety of your people is on...

Learn about the risks associated with lithium-ion battery use and how your operations could be impacted if those risks aren’t managed responsibly.  You might have already read that lithium-ion airline incidents are soaring. For obvious reasons, these types of incidents capture public interest, but the truth is that, like many emerging technologies, lithium-ion batteries are a potential hazard wherever they’re used.  Lithium-ion batteries have quickly become a popular choice for businesses due to their high energy density, long lifespan, and lightweight design. However, there are significant operational risks associated with these batteries that businesses should be aware of. When their...

Get to grips with the basics of lithium-ion batteries in this helpful glossary, including all those need-to-know terms that might have otherwise left you scratching your head. Batteries of any kind can quickly get technical. You’ve got enough on your plate without having to learn the ins-and-outs of how lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries work, but a basic understanding is important for making sure you’re using them safely and responsibly.  Read on for an alphabetised list of the most commonly used terminologies talked about by Li-ion battery suppliers, battery pack designers, and OEMs — the words and phrases you’re most likely to...

Prevention is the best form of defence against the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. What steps can you take to keep yours in safe, working order?  For many businesses, the first sign that one of their lithium-ion batteries has become damaged is sadly a fire. Given the various risks associated with lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, it's essential you know how to recognise the warning signs before an incident occurs. Sometimes, damage to a cell will be obvious. But with a good eye and an awareness of what to look for, you might also be able to spot instances that could lead...

Handle with caution: if you’re looking to dispose of a defective lithium-ion battery, there’s a safe, responsible way to do so to protect your people and the environment.  Across industries, companies are investing in custom storage cabinets and other safety solutions to counter the operational risks associated with lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. But it’s not just your operational batteries you need to watch out for. To put it another way, these risks don’t go away when your batteries reach the end of their life. A defective battery put out to pasture needs special considerations of its own to protect the people...

Powerful battery technology fuelled by lithium ions is changing the way many of us go about our jobs. But what is a lithium-ion battery and how does it work? They’re in your phone and your laptop. Your electric toothbrush, and a growing number of medical devices. They power your doorbell camera and the golf cart you use to get across the green. You might not see a lithium-ion battery very often but they’re around you every day at home and increasingly in the workplace, where across industries they’re fuelling a new wave of innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. But how do...

Lithium-ion batteries are a popular choice for sites looking to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. However, charging them comes with greater than usual risk.  We’re so used to charging things that most of the time we don’t give it a second thought. Plug it in. Walk away. Come back when it’s fully charged and ready to go. Usually, this isn’t a problem. But with lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, you need to be a little bit more careful. It’s no secret that these rechargeable batteries can explode or catch fire when damaged, but did you know that the same can also...