Episode 229: Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety in the Workplace
From OH&S SafetyPod by Occupational Health & Safety
May 14, 2026 · 19 min · Season 6 · Episode 229
About this episode
Josh Dinaburg discusses lithium-ion battery fire safety challenges in the workplace.
In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, CSA Group Fire Test Specialist Josh Dinaburg joins the podcast to discuss the growing presence of lithium-ion battery systems in workplaces and the unique fire safety challenges they create. Dinaburg explains how thermal runaway events occur, why lithium-ion battery fires differ from traditional fire hazards, and what safety professionals need to understand about toxic gases, electrical hazards, re-ignition risks, and post-fire cleanup. The conversation also explores the evolving standards and large-scale fire testing efforts helping make modern energy storage systems safer for workers, facilities, and first responders.
People in this episode
Guest: Josh Dinaburg
Topics covered
- fire safety
- lithium-ion batteries
- workplace safety
- thermal runaway
- toxic gases
- fire testing
Keywords
- lithium-ion battery
- fire safety
- thermal runaway
- toxic gases
- electrical hazards
- fire testing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CSA Group
Products: lithium-ion battery systems
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