Managing Lithium-Ion Batteries
Managing Lithium-Ion Batteries
This Managing Lithium-Ion Batteries eLearning course provides targeted training for managers, supervisors and others responsible for overseeing the safe use, storage and handling of lithium-ion battery systems within their organisation. It builds on basic battery safety awareness to explain higher-level risk management, compliance expectations and organisational controls required when managing lithium-ion batteries in a range of settings. Learners will explore hazard identification, risk assessment, policy development, emergency planning and best-practice procedures that help protect people, property and continuity of operations.
Course Aims
The primary aims of the Managing Lithium-Ion Batteries course are to:
- Explain the unique risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, including thermal runaway, fire, chemical exposure and electrical hazards
- Clarify legal, regulatory and organisational expectations for managing lithium-ion battery safety under UK and recognised safety standards
- Support structured risk assessment and control planning for battery storage, charging, deployment and transportation
- Provide guidance on developing and implementing safe procedures, policies and oversight mechanisms
- Encourage leadership behaviours that promote safe systems of work and continuous improvement in lithium-ion battery management
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this 45-minute training course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise the higher-level hazards associated with lithium-ion battery systems and understand why proactive management is required
- Identify regulatory and organisational responsibilities for managing battery safety across operations
- Apply structured risk assessment techniques to evaluate battery-related hazards and determine appropriate controls
- Develop and implement effective procedures and policies covering storage, charging, transportation and emergency response
- Demonstrate leadership in promoting safe battery practices, including training, monitoring and review of controls