Description
While lithium-ion batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged or stored. When incidents happen, it's important that you are prepared to handle them. Take this course to learn what you can do to prepare for an incident involving lithium-ion batteries. This course is ideal for manufacturers and frontline workers, shipping and receiving staff, warehouse staff, engineers, installers, service technicians and other personnel who interact with lithium-ion batteries.
What you'll learn
Recognize the purpose of large battery system testing
Recognize the consequences of not having an incident preparedness plan
Recall possible lithium-ion battery incidents and the importance of real-time monitoring
Determine what to do in the event of a battery fire, leak or explosion
List the steps for post-incident cleanup
Identify general battery-related first aid measures
UL
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
