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Lithium Ion Batteries
Navigating the new British Standard for Home Battery Storage
As renewable energy sources become increasingly important, the safety of the battery storage systems being installed in domestic properties is paramount. The introduction of a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS), specifically focused on fire safety in home battery storage installations, is a […]
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Latest Government Guidance on E-cycle and E-scooter Battery Risk for Premises
In February, the Department for Transport published new guidance relating to the e-cycle and e-scooter battery risk for premises in England, Scotland, and Wales. It contains key guidance and resources for premises owners on how to mitigate the risks of lithium-ion battery […]
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What You Need to Know About the Firechief® Lithium-ion Battery Fire Blankets
If you’ve seen our 2024 catalogue, you may have noticed an exciting new range of products – lithium-ion battery fire blankets. (If you haven’t, you can order or download your own copy here.) These new blankets are specially designed to fight the […]
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Why You Need Lithium-ion Battery Transport Measures in Haulage
A video captured by Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department shows the lithium-ion battery transport risks with the crew fighting a ferocious blaze in a lorry unit. Transporting lithium-ion batteries is essential for the modern world to function. Everything from mobile phones to laptops, drills, […]
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More than two in five adults unaware of lithium-ion battery fire risk while charging
The insurer, Aviva, has urged people to consider the lithium-ion battery fire risk in their homes after seeing an increase in customer claims related to them. The findings at a glance In research commissioned by Aviva to further investigate public feeling and […]
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Got a new gadget? Our Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety Tips
January is the month of learning to use any new gadgets we received at Christmas. Learning how to use new electricals can be great fun for the whole family – or just yourself! – but it’s essential that people learn how to […]
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Insurance companies issue warnings as battery fires are becoming a growing problem
Lithium-ion batteries are a common part of everyday life – at home and at work – and as a result, Lithium battery fires are also a growing problem. There has been a massive increase in awareness of the risks they pose over […]
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