OSHA launches lithium-ion battery webpage

OSHA has launched a new topic webpage to help employers and workers “safely manufacture, use, store, recycle, and ship lithium-ion batteries.”

Lithium-ion Battery Safety offers employers a central resource for guidance on safely manufacturing and using lithium-ion batteries, identifying hazards, implementing controls, evaluating exposures, and accessing resources such as a lithium-ion battery fact sheet.

In its November 2 QuickTakes newsletter, OSHA highlights the growing importance of lithium-ion battery safety, saying, “Lithium-ion batteries power much of our communities and understanding how to work with them safely is more important than ever.”

OSHA says that while it doesn’t have a standard specifically addressing lithium-ion batteries, several existing standards may apply.