SafetyTechnical
Lithium Battery Safety
Handle, store and respond to incidents involving lithium batteries and energy-storage systems.
Estimated time1 Hour
FormatOnline, self-paced
On completionCPD certificate
Course Overview
Lithium Battery Safety is an online, self-paced awareness course on working safely with the lithium-ion batteries that power cordless tools, test equipment, e-mobility devices and solar and home energy-storage systems. It is designed for workers across the electrical, communications and construction industries. You will learn how to charge, store and transport these batteries safely, and how to recognise the warning signs of a failing battery, including swelling, heat, odour and leaking. The course explains how thermal runaway can release intense fire and toxic gas, how to respond to a damaged battery or a lithium-battery fire, safe disposal, and workplace controls that reduce fire risk on site and in vehicles. The single module finishes with a knowledge assessment and a certificate of completion, takes about one hour, and counts toward CPD.
Related safety training: Explore our other workplace safety courses, including manual handling, silica awareness and working at heights, to keep your team current and compliant.
What You’ll Learn
Understand how lithium-ion batteries are constructed and rated for everyday work tools and equipment
Recognise the warning signs of a failing battery, including swelling, heat, odour and leaking
Describe safe charging, storage and transport practices that reduce fire risk on site and in vehicles
Identify how thermal runaway occurs and the fire and toxic gas hazards it can release
Respond to a damaged battery or lithium-battery fire and dispose of batteries safely
What’s Included
Self-paced online module
Knowledge assessment
Certificate on completion
Approx. 1 Hour
Counts toward CPD
Counts towards your CPD
On completion you’ll receive a certificate recording your CPD hours — ready to add to your professional development record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lithium batteries a fire hazard?
Yes – damaged, faulty or poorly charged lithium-ion batteries can overheat and enter thermal runaway, causing intense, hard-to-extinguish fires. As batteries, EV equipment and solar storage become common, electricians increasingly need to manage these risks.
How do you store lithium batteries safely?
Keep them cool, dry and away from combustible materials; don't store damaged or swollen cells; avoid charging unattended or on flammable surfaces; and follow the manufacturer's guidance.
What does lithium battery safety training cover?
Recognising battery hazards and damage, safe handling, charging and storage, and how to respond to a thermal-runaway event or fire – focused on electrical and trade settings.
Can I do lithium battery safety training online?
Yes – NECA Learn's Lithium Battery Safety course is online and self-paced.
