Safety

Lithium battery safety resources

Working with lithium batteries requires solid foundational knowledge. At minimum, newcomers should understand thermal runaway — the primary risk associated with all lithium-ion batteries.

Understanding thermal runaway

All lithium-ion batteries can present a thermal runaway risk. The video below — courtesy of UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute (DGFI) — is highly recommended for anyone new to working with lithium batteries.

Learn more at the DGFI website.

Online training resources

We've compiled the following courses and resources 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 Battery 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.

Safe battery building & repair manual

Our in-depth manual covering foundational knowledge and best practices for building and repairing lithium-ion and LiFePO₄ batteries is available to registered customers on our Shopify store.

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