SafeWork NSW Webinar: Managing Lithium-ion Battery Hazards
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly used across workplaces, vehicles, equipment and devices. As their use continues to grow, so too does the risk of serious incidents caused by improper charging, storage, handling and disposal.
To help businesses and workers better understand these risks, SafeWork NSW has developed a new inspector-led webinar on lithium-ion battery safety.
Webinar: What you'll learn
Key hazards and risks associated with lithium-ion batteries
Safe handling, charging, storage, and disposal practices
Practical controls for workshop and training environments
Real-world incident insights and lessons learned
Regulatory responsibilities and compliance requirements.
Whether you're an employer, worker, educator, or industry representative, this webinar provides practical guidance to help prevent incidents and support safer workplaces.
New resource: lithium-ion battery stakeholder toolkit
To support awareness and safety messaging, SafeWork NSW has developed a stakeholder toolkit containing:
Ready-to-use communication materials
Email and newsletter content
Social media posts
Key safety messages and resources.
Use the toolkit to help share important lithium-ion battery safety information across your organisation and networks.