Managing Lithium Ion Batteries

Managing lithium-ion batteries is a comprehensive course for business owners, facilities managers, and all senior staff who are ultimately responsible for health and safety in their workplace.

This course covers the hazards of lithium-ion batteries, safety precautions that can be implemented to minimise risks, emergency preparedness, and how to ensure compliance with UK regulations that govern lithium-ion battery safety.

Who should take this course?

Managing lithium-ion batteries is designed to support senior leaders to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities, including business owners, managers, and facilities managers.

Please note, we also offer lithium-ion battery safety training for employees who use lithium-ion powered devices daily. This training provides them with an awareness of the risks and the knowledge they need to prevent and respond to lithium-ion fires.

What are the benefits of our Managing lithium-ion batteries?

• Essential course that ensures senior staff understand their responsibilities for lithium-ion battery safety under the law, what the hazards are, how to manage risks effectively in their workplace and plan for emergencies.
  
• Developed by our fire safety professionals who have extensive experience of high-risk environments.
• Online course can be completed at the participant’s own pace.
• Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
• Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
• Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.

Course duration

Managing lithium-ion batteries takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. 

Course aims

By the end of the managing lithium-ion batteries managers will understand:

• The hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries.
• How to comply with UK regulations and lithium-ion battery safety standards.
• How to handle, store, transport and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely.
• The importance of inspecting lithium-ion batteries for damage and what to look for.
• How to prepare for a lithium-ion fire or acid leak, including procedures, training and equipment.

How is it delivered?

Managing lithium-ion batteries is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.

Training can be completed at the participant’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.