Good Afternoon
I'm looking for some advice on Lithium Ion Battery management following a FRA recently.  A new control measure has been added and I'm being asked to develop policies to meet the needs of it, (and practical measures in school).

Can anyone offer any guidance, trusted sources of advice etc that could support me on this?  

 

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries

The use of lithium-ion batteries is widespread and in all types of applications using cell quantities large and small, e.g.  from e-cigarettes, mobile devices, laptops, rechargeable power tools, floor cleaners, torches, horticultural equipment, scooters, golf/mobility buggies, bikes, etc, etc.

Does the school have policies in place for the safe recharging, use of, and storage of devices/equipment that use this type of battery and also that of the correct disposal of such batteries?

CLEAPS has some guidance to help you form a policy: https://dt.cleapss.org.uk/Resources/All/?search=lithium

Safe storage & containment whilst charging is key with several companies providing suitable cabinets - https://www.lapsafe.com/storage-and-charging

Do not be conned into spending substantial amounts of money on specialist lithium ion battery fire extinguishers, it is far too hazardous to tackle these fires without protective clothing and breathing apparatus as the vented gas (that you get even before ignition as well as during) includes highly toxic and corrosive gases far worse than a typical fire, including HF Acid which even in small amounts can cause life changing injury. Also flammable & explosive gases are produced meaning there is an explosion risk whilst tacking these fires.

Thanks AnthonyB - that's a great help.
Kind Regards
Jo