Smart Resource: The Fire Risks of Lithium -ion Battery Use

5th February 2025 Posted in Blogs

Do you need to know the risks surrounding lithium-ion battery use.

Short Answer. Yes of course you do. However, 85% of organisations don‘t have a fire risk assessment in place for lithium-ion batteries.

Where might you find such a battery and how do you reduce the risk?

Let’s explore in our latest Smart Resource.

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