GPG - Lite - Lithium Battery Safety

The first of FMA's new 'Lite' series of Good Practice Guide, the debut edition covers Lithium Battery Safety - an increasingly important consideration relating to consumer demand and safety. With emergent technology comes a raft of new considerations. This GPG - Lite is a perfect accompaniment to those who may have on-site electrical vehicle (EV) parking, charging, and transport use across a variety of sites, from commercial to residential. This guide is accessible and understandable, using straightforward terms to educate all levels of readers in a safety sector that requires respect and diligence. 

The guide will help educate those new to lithium battery understanding and those with deeper experience. Both an overview, user guide, safety manual, and outliner, contents include:

• A background on lithium batteries, their common use, and the types of equipment utilising the technology.
• Causes of Lithium Ion (Li-B) fires, including warning signs.
• Safeguarding and risk mitigation.
• Immediate, mid term, and post-event actions of lithium fires.
• Application and relevance to facilities management and facilities managers.
• Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Further recommendations on occupants on storage, damaged battery disposal, maintenance, and at owner side,.

This guide was developed with the kind support of Robert Lind, Safety and Quality Manager at Fire Equipment Services - a division of Fire Rescue Victoria.