Managing Lithium-ion Battery Safety Risks – Key Takeaways

Managing Lithium-ion Battery Safety Risks – Key Takeaways

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:

  • Risks around reuse, remanufacturing and repurposing of lithium-ion batteries

  • Effectiveness of different packaging and containment materials

  • Lack of preparedness across waste and recycling systems for rising e-waste volumes

  • 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:

  • Integrate FRNSW recommendations into our battery screening and testing protocols

  • Enhance custom battery and enclosure designs to improve thermal monitoring and fire containment

  • 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.

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