The
British Safety Council has announced that it is the latest signatory to the
‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign to coincide with the launch of the first episode of the British Safety Council”s brand new podcast,
Health and Safety Uncut, featuring special guest Matt Humby, a senior technical consultant at
Firechief Global.
The Battery Breakdown campaign, run by
Electrical First seeks to raise awareness of risks from e-batteries and to improve their safety following growing concern over the rise in fatalities, injuries and devastating fires from e-bikes and e-scooters.
The podcast features leading industry experts and discusses a wide range of topics, from neurodiversity in the workplace to the dangers of asbestos, how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and issues relating to drugs and alcohol at work.
The first episode of a series offers a topical and informative discussion about lithium-ion batteries and the serious fire risks they present when not handled and stored correctly.
Health and Safety Uncut is hosted by Dr Shaun Davis, group director of safety, health and wellbeing at
Belron International, who will interview a different guest on a new topic each month.
Paul Fakley, engagement director at the British Safety Council, said: “The podcast is a great way to get under the skin of health, safety and wellbeing issues. Whether you are looking for new insights and information from experts and specialists, want to broaden your knowledge, or simply hear something new and engaging about health, safety and wellbeing issues,
Health and Safety Uncut is for you.”
Listeners can subscribe
here. to each new episode of the podcast, which will be released on the first Monday of each month.
Phil Pinnington, head of audit and consultancy at the British Safety Council, said: “As with all new and developing technologies, the increasing use of e-bikes and e-scooters has prompted a wave of new questions, considerations, and challenges — not least for employers, as these new forms of transport have entered the workplace; and are routinely charged at (or under) our desks.
“The British Safety Council is delighted to join other key supporters of this important campaign, and to work with Electrical Safety First to ensure that the future for e-bikes and e-scooters is both practical and safe.”
To download a copy of the British Safety Council’s guide for employers on how to manage e-batteries in the workplace, click
here.