British Safety Council supports ‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign
BRITISH SAFETY Council has announced that it is the latest signatory to the ‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign.
The Battery Breakdown campaign, run by Electrical First, seeks to raise awareness of risks from e-batteries and to improve their safety. This follows growing concern over the rise in fatalities, injuries and devastating fires from e-bikes and e-scooters.
The number of lithium battery-related fires in residential buildings and workplaces are rising, so it is imperative awareness is raised on how to minimise the risk and keep people safe.
Commenting on British Safety Council’s support for the Battery Breakdown campaign, Phil Pinnington, head of audit and consultancy at British Safety Council said, “As with all new and developing technologies, the increasing use of e-bikes and scooters has prompted a wave of new questions, considerations, and challenges – not least for employers, as e-bikes and scooters have entered the workplace; and are routinely charged at (or under) our desks.
“British Safety Council is delighted to join other key supporters of this important campaign, and to work with Electrical Safety First to ensure that the future for e-bikes and e-scooters is both practical and safe.”
To download a copy of British Safety Council’s guide for employers on how to manage e-batteries in the workplace, click here.
