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Health and Safety Services

Lithium Battery Information

I have a swollen lithium-ion battery, what should i do?

The battery in your electric bike could be putting you at risk. Learn about what you can do to protect yourself and others (London Fire Service)

University of Reading e-Scooter & e-Bike Policy

ESF Battery Breakdown Report

About the report:-

The Electrical Safety First report looks at the increase in lithium battery fires, e-bike & e-scooter design and the likely causes of battery thermal runaway and explosion, including disposal of lithium-ion batteries, current legislation and standards.