Episode 229: Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety 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.