Lithium Batteries In Construction

Leaning Objectives Covered in the training:

• Identify lithium-ion battery hazards
• Recognize conditions leading to thermal runaway
• Apply best practices for use, charging, and storage
• Understand appropriate fire extinguishment and emergency response

Presentation is available to download. To view the videos embedded in the pp please use the links below:

Slide 27: Temperatures exceeding 1,100°C (2,000°F)/ Violent flame jetting/ Explosive cell rupture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axlrx3qoIic

Slide 31: Makita Drill Battery Failure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5b3z8cLMKc

Instructor: Jeremy A. Saul, MSEM
Owner / Trainer