Lithium battery safety purpose

Are lithium-ion batteries safe?

However, they are also susceptible to causing potentially catastrophic fire events. Image from Shutterstock Lithium-ion batteries are the most widespread portable energy storage solution – but there are growing concerns regarding their safety.

Why are lithium-ion batteries important?

Efficient and reliable energy storage systems are crucial for our modern society. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with excellent performance are widely used in portable electronics and electric vehicles (EVs), but frequent fires and explosions limit their further and more widespread applications.

Can lithium batteries prevent fires and accidents?

Lithium battery fires and accidents are on the rise and present risks that can be mitigated if the technology is well understood. This paper provides information to help prevent fire, injury and loss of intellectual and other property. Lithium batteries have higher energy densities than legacy batteries (up to 100 times higher).

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.

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.

Should lithium-ion batteries be used at home and in the workplace?

UNSW expert Dr Matthew Priestley explains why greater respect and education is needed regarding the use of lithium-ion batteries at home and in the workplace. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used since they can store a large amount of energy in a relatively small area.