Managing Lithium-ion Battery Safety Risks – Key Takeaways
Fire & Rescue NSW has released a landmark report: “Management of Lithium-ion Battery Safety Risks: A Literature Review of Current Knowledge and Best Practices” (2025). Reviewing over 200 sources, it identifies key safety risks and standards gaps for lithium-ion batteries in Australia.
Key findings:
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Risks around reuse, remanufacturing and repurposing of lithium-ion batteries
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Effectiveness of different packaging and containment materials
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Lack of preparedness across waste and recycling systems for rising e-waste volumes
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Research and standards gaps requiring urgent attention
🔗 Read the full report here (Fire & Rescue NSW PDF)
How SL Batteries Uses This Knowledge
At SL Batteries, we:
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Integrate FRNSW recommendations into our battery screening and testing protocols
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Enhance custom battery and enclosure designs to improve thermal monitoring and fire containment
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Develop training content for students, businesses, partners and customers to improve safe handling of second-life cells
Our aim is to make second-life battery use safer, more reliable, and accessible for everyone.