Lithium Batteries Awareness Training
An awareness-level course covering hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency response for lithium-ion and lithium-metal cells and batteries.
Course Overview
The Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course explains the chemical and electrical hazards associated with lithium cells and batteries and provides practical guidance for minimizing risks during use, handling, transport, and storage. It emphasizes recognition of high-risk conditions and best practices to prevent thermal runaway, fires, and related incidents.
Why Lithium Battery Safety Matters
Modern lithium cells and batteries are increasingly energy dense, which enables powerful portable devices but also raises the potential for hazardous events. Energy density, cell chemistry, physical damage, improper charging, and inappropriate storage conditions all influence the probability and severity of incidents — including overheating, ignition, and toxic smoke.
Who Should Enroll?
- Warehouse, shipping, and receiving personnel who handle packaged batteries
- Maintenance and facilities staff who service equipment containing lithium batteries
- Manufacturing and assembly workers involved with battery-powered devices
- Supervisors and safety officers responsible for battery management and emergency plans
What You'll Learn
- Types of lithium batteries (lithium-ion vs lithium-metal) and how chemistry affects risk
- Common causes of lithium battery incidents (overcharge, short circuit, physical damage, improper storage)
- Safe handling and storage practices to reduce the risk of thermal runaway and fire
- Proper charging procedures and compatible chargers/controls
- Labeling, packaging, and basic transport considerations for shipments
- Emergency response steps, first aid for minor incidents, and when to call emergency services
- Inspection, damage assessment, and disposal recommendations
This Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently handle these powerful energy sources. Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Demystify the differences between lithium metal and lithium ion cells and batteries, ensuring you understand their unique characteristics.
- Gain a clear understanding of why lithium batteries pose additional safety hazards during handling, storage, and transportation.
- Discover best practices for the safe use and storage of lithium cells and batteries, minimizing risks throughout their lifecycle.
- Learn the essential safety procedures to follow if a lithium cell is overheating, venting, or leaking, enabling you to take appropriate action in critical situations.
- Identify the different types of extinguishing agents most effective in combating fires caused by lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries, ensuring you're prepared for potential emergencies.