Lithium Battery Safety Resources

Learning about working with lithium batteries requires many days of research for those just starting out. At the VERY LEAST we recommend newcomers to watch the video below about Thermal Runaway. All lithium-ion batteries can present a thermal runaway risk, which is the primary risk associated with them. Courtesy of UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute (DGFI)

find out more at on the DGFI Website.

We have compiled a number of different online training resources below to help you handle and work with lithium batteries safely:

• Understanding the Risks of Lithium-Ion Battery Systems (UNSW Sydney) 
  Free self-paced course (~4 hrs) covering battery system risks and safety practices.

• Anatomy of Lithium-Ion Batteries (GSES) 
  Two-part webinar explaining chemistry, construction, and hazards of lithium batteries.

• Solar Battery System Fundamentals (GSES)
  4-hour online course on battery storage with PV systems, maintenance, and safety.

• Understanding Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risk (Storemasta Academy)
  Video course on fire risks, handling, and storage of Li-ion batteries.

• Li-ion Batteries Safety Training (Hilti Australia) 
  45-minute training for power-tool battery users; safety features and risk management.

• Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Awareness for Superyachts (Superyacht Crew Academy)
  Safety procedures and hazard awareness tailored to marine environments.