Battery Fire Safety
How to mitigate the risk of a Lithium-Ion battery fire
How to mitigate the risk of a Lithium-Ion battery fire Insurance companies such as Zurich and Aviva have become much more aware of Lithium-Ion battery fire risks and report a significant uplift in related claims over the last 3 years. Preventative measures: Containment measures: The Firechief range includes high-performance fire extinguishers, fire blankets, first aid…
Read MoreHow can the public be educated on the risks of Lithium-Ion batteries?
How can the public be educated on the risks of Lithium-Ion batteries? There is a real and urgent need for local authorities and refuse organisations to run education campaigns to help the public understand that discarding batteries in their general waste is a dangerous fire hazard. If batteries, or electricals containing batteries such as mobile…
Read MoreHow should Lithium-Ion batteries be recycled and transported?
How should Lithium-Ion batteries be recycled and transported? Lithium-Ion batteries should be recycled at the end of their working life rather than being sent to landfill, in order to protect the environment. Waste batteries should be stored safely outside a premises and protected from the effects of the weather while awaiting disposal by a specialist…
Read MoreWhat are the fire risks associated with electric vehicles?
What are the fire risks associated with electric vehicles? The question of the safety of charging electric vehicles (EVs) in underground car parks proved to be of particular concern. Some commercial property owners asked why their Fire Risk Assessments haven’t flagged this as a significant risk, while others have voiced the opinion that the UK…
Read MoreHow to be Lithium-ion battery fire safe
How to be Lithium-ion battery fire safe Lithium-ion batteries (also known as Li-ion batteries) are a common part of everyday life, at home and at work but they pose some major fire risks that many of us may leave ourselves open to without realising it. Used in power tools, laptops, personal devices, scooters and bikes,…
Read MoreWhat is the new major fire risk?
Are you aware of the dangers that electrical devices pose to us and those around us? Today, we are all mindful of the environment and how important it is to reduce the impact whilst retaining mobility, this has seen a big increase in electrically powered transport. In addition, includes new personal modes of transport for…
Read MoreWhat fire risk do e-cigarettes carry?
What fire risk do e-cigarettes carry? E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly common, with many converting to their usage from normal cigarettes thanks to their lack of tobacco and the variety of flavours that are also available. However, while they don’t use flames, they are still identified as a major fire risk due to the lithium-ion batteries…
Read MoreTransport for London bans e-scooters
The London Fire Brigade has backed Transport for London’s ban on private e-scooters, which prevents them from being taken in to the capital’s transport network. Following a few incidents of privately own e-scooters catching fire on TfL services, a review took place by TfL which found that the incidents that occurred were caused by defective…
Read MoreAviva issues warnings surrounding battery fires
Insurance company, Aviva is warning their customers to take extra care when charging electrical devices after multiple home fire claims have been made caused by both chargers and batteries during 2021. According to Aviva, “multiple home fire claims this year have been linked to faulty, damaged, or incorrect chargers, or items which were left to…
Read MoreElectrical items pose major fire risks
Electrical items pose some major fire risks that many of us may leave ourselves open to without realising it. Lithium-ion batteries are a common part of everyday life, at home and at work. They are used in power tools, computers, personal devices, scooters and bikes, cars, and much more. The dangers they pose are prominent…
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