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As the waste management and recycling industry grows rapidly in response to environmental concerns, RMP look at the significant risks to local authorities, their staff and or contractors, and members of the public.
Dangers from Cobalt in Lithium-ion Battery Fires
Introduction
Technological advances in the last decade have seen significant changes in the way that we power equipment and machinery. The Lithium-ion battery has a higher energy density compared to other types of batteries which makes them both lighter and more efficient at storing energy.
The gradual move away from hydrocarbon powered vehicles and other battery technologies to the more modern Lithium-ion battery-based power sources has led to the rise in popularity of electric vehicles such as electric cars, e-scooters and e-bikes. However, the new battery technology has created a new set of challenges to manage.
Traditional vehicle and equipment fires are extinguished by dousing or smothering. However, the change in battery composition to Lithium-ion poses new challenges to the traditional hazards and risks historically presented to blue light services responding to an emergency.
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