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...

The more you know about thermal runaway, the better equipped you’ll be to prevent it from ever happening on your site, to your operations. Lithium-ion battery fires are catching everyone out. E-bike sheds, construction sites, docks and even commercial flights are just some of the locations to experience lithium-ion (Li-ion) fires in recent times. These aren’t any ordinary fires. They burn hot, they spread fast, and they’re incredibly difficult to put out. In some cases, the temperatures involved are such that the fires have actually re-ignited after having been extinguished. (More on that below.) On the surface, they can be...