Lithium-ion Battery Safety (30 mins)

This Lithium-ion Battery Safety eLearning course provides essential training on the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and how to manage them safely in the workplace. Learners will understand where these batteries are commonly used, the hazards they can present (including fire, thermal runaway and electrical risk), and the practical measures needed to reduce these hazards. The course covers safe handling, charging, storage, transportation and emergency response considerations. It is suitable for anyone who uses, stores or works around devices and equipment powered by lithium-ion batteries.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Lithium-ion Battery Safety course are to:

• Introduce the fundamentals of lithium-ion battery technology and why safety awareness is important
• Raise awareness of key risks and hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, including fire and electrical dangers
• Explain legal and organisational expectations for safe handling, storage and use of lithium-ion batteries
• Provide practical guidance on safe procedures for charging, transporting, storing and disposing of batteries
• Encourage appropriate emergency response behaviours in the event of a battery incident

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 30-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Recognise where lithium-ion batteries are commonly used and understand their basic operating principles
• Identify hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and how these can present risk in the workplace
• Understand safe handling and charging practices that reduce the likelihood of incidents
• Apply safe storage and transportation procedures to protect people and property
• Explain appropriate actions to take in an emergency, including fire response and reporting