Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast
When it comes to safe and compliant dangerous goods storage in the workplace, there's a lot to wrap your head around.
Changing regulations, increased compliance checks, emerging dangerous goods and new engineering solutions are forever complicating your job.
That's where Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast comes in.
Created by the experts at Storemasta, each episode breaks down key issues in dangerous goods storage and handling in the workplace.
Including:
- Tips, methods and best practices for ensuring safety and compliance.
- Easy to follow breakdowns of complicated codes, regulations and requirements.
- Industry insights from regulators and other experts in the DG workplace safety space.
Tune in each fortnight to stay updated on all things Chemical Safety at Work.
Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast
Ep. 4: Reducing Lithium-ion Battery Risk with Caleb Urquhart
Join hosts Pat and Mel as they dive into one of the most pressing issues in dangerous goods management: lithium-ion battery fires. With incidents on the rise, the need for effective risk mitigation strategies has never been more urgent. In this episode, Caleb Urquhart returns to share his insights and experiences, shedding light on the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and offering practical solutions for minimizing risk in workplaces and during transport.
Key Discussion Points:
- The Growing Threat of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires:
- Explore real-life incidents and understand why lithium-ion battery fires are becoming increasingly common in workplaces and homes.
- Understanding the Risks:
- Delve into the unique chemistry of lithium-ion batteries and the challenges they pose in terms of fire control and suppression.
- Effective Risk Management Strategies:
- Learn proactive measures for reducing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires, including inspection regimes, safe charging practices, and proper disposal procedures.
- Innovative Solutions for Storage and Transport:
- Discover Storemasta’s cutting-edge solutions for storing and transporting lithium-ion batteries safely, including indoor storage cabinets, fireproof outdoor stores, and specialized transport boxes.
- The Importance of Proactive Risk Management:
- Understand the significance of proactive risk management and the role of quality processes and procedures in minimizing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
Why Tune In?
- Gain valuable insights into the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and learn practical strategies for reducing these risks in your workplace or during transport.
- Discover innovative solutions developed by Storemasta to enhance safety and compliance in lithium-ion battery storage and transport.
- Understand the importance of proactive risk management and how it can help protect your personnel and assets from the dangers of battery fires.
Additional Resources:
- Visit the Storemasta website's Knowledge Centre for informative blog posts and videos on lithium-ion battery safety and risk management.
- Reach out to Storemasta for expert advice and assistance in assessing and mitigating lithium-ion battery risks in your organization.
Listen Now: Don’t miss this essential episode on lithium-ion battery safety and risk management. Whether you’re a safety professional or simply concerned about workplace hazards, this discussion offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to keep your personnel and assets safe from the threat of battery fires.
Outro: Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode. Stay informed, stay proactive, and join us next time for more discussions on ensuring safety in the workplace.
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