Fears expressed over fire safety of new lithium-ion battery storage site
June 27, 2024
Concerns have been raised over fire safety arrangements at a proposed new battery storage site in Scotland, after it was revealed that the local fire service did not have the right equipment to deal with a fire there. Read More
UK fire services face 46% increase in Lithium-ion battery fires
May 30, 2024
New research reveals UK fire services attended 46% more fires linked to Lithium-ion batteries in 2023 compared to the previous year. Read More
EV manufacturing: Protecting worker safety in the gigafactory boom
May 24, 2024
Matthew Parr at Hughes Safety Showers explains the necessity for emergency safety showers and eye/face washes within gigafactories as their popularity across Europe is on the rise. Read More
New publication affirms ‘Alarming gap’ in lithium-ion battery fire risk awareness
May 21, 2024
E-book on the latest developments in reducing risk from fire involving lithium-ion batteries has been published by SHP in conjunction with Firechief Global. Read More
Lithium-Ion batteries. A guide to the fire risk that isn’t going away but can be managed
May 17, 2024
A guide to the fire risk that isn’t going away but can be managed. An e-book from IFSEC Insider and in association with Firechief® Global
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EV fleet – are electric cars safe?
April 24, 2024
EV fleets are becoming mainstream in the UK due to fuel shortages in recent years, fluctuating oil prices and environmental concerns - but are they safe? Read More
Lithium-ion battery fire risks – What you need to know (part two)
March 19, 2024
In the second of a three-part mini series, Firechief Global's Matt Humby talks about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Read More
Lithium-ion battery fire risks – What you need to know (part one)
March 12, 2024
In the first of a three-part mini series, Firechief Global's Matt Humby talks about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Read More
E-bike and e-scooter safety guidance issued
March 5, 2024
Government published information last month to mitigate fire risks. Read More
Fire risk education key goal of lithium-ion battery podcast
February 2, 2024
Upcoming IFSEC Insider Podcast mini-series on lithium-ion batteries will aim to raise awareness of their fire risk. Read More