Insurers are switching on to lithium-ion battery fire risks. What solutions can you recommend to protect your customers’ premises, their people, and their premiums? As a company committed to providing insurance, how can you come through on this for those of your customers using lithium-ion batteries when so many uncertainties are in place? Lithium-ion batteries are transforming the way businesses operate today. From rechargeable devices to electric vehicles (EVs), they’re all around us in the workplace. However, the uncertainty surrounding this battery type is a sticking point for insurers trying to understand their risks. Li-ion batteries can spontaneously ignite or...

Upgrading your site to store and transport lithium-ion battery waste could be key to unlocking new efficiencies and future proofing your waste management operations. There’s a new type of product filling your waste streams.  Small, light, and often concealed in handheld electronics and other devices not much bigger or heavier than itself, it isn’t much to look at. But for waste management providers, the ability to process it plays a critical role in maintaining an effective waste disposal service. It’s a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, and if popped inside a compatible torch it can shine a light on the biggest challenges...

Spill control and containment specialist Emtez offers a range of innovative safety and storage solutions with which you can make tomorrow’s world safer and cleaner. We are Emtez Group, formerly Empteezy and Delahaye Industries, an internationally recognised leader with 35 years of experience in the manufacture of industrial safety and storage solutions that eradicate risk to people, products, and your local environment. Secure your operations through standard or bespoke containment units with lead times that mean we’re always there when you need us. Choose from a wide range of absorbents, PPE, and other consumables to keep your site stocked. In...

Learn all about the different lithium-ion battery storage solutions available and how they can help you to keep your operations — and your people — safe. As you know from our article on thermal runaway, the best ways to prevent a lithium-ion (Li-ion) fire are to set up processes around the proper care and maintenance of your batteries. There are several ways you should do this to keep them in good condition, which we outline in that resource, so head over there if you haven’t read that one already. But prevention isn’t just process-driven. When the safety of your people is on...

Protect your people, premises, and the environment with our new range of specialist flood management solutions, available through our acquisition of Fluvial Innovations.  In 2021, summer flooding in Central and Western Europe claimed at least 212 lives, marking it as the deadliest weather-related flood in Europe in more than 50 years according to the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control). Climate change predictions heighten this risk for many regions across Europe as global sea levels rise, floodplains shrink, and general trends towards urbanisation increase both the likelihood and the severity of predicted flooding in the UK and across...

What are the values underpinning our service approach, why do they guide our group behaviours, and how do they help you to keep your operations safe? In the occupational safety space, prevention goes hand-in-hand with product. Whether specialist absorbent or custom-built storage unit, our protective measures form the first line of defence when a health and safety incident occurs. But to all of us here at Emtez Group, the service standards by which we deliver them are no less important. For the last 35 years, it is the project leads unpicking what your business needs, the engineers developing your concept...

Learn about the risks associated with lithium-ion battery use and how your operations could be impacted if those risks aren’t managed responsibly.  You might have already read that lithium-ion airline incidents are soaring. For obvious reasons, these types of incidents capture public interest, but the truth is that, like many emerging technologies, lithium-ion batteries are a potential hazard wherever they’re used.  Lithium-ion batteries have quickly become a popular choice for businesses due to their high energy density, long lifespan, and lightweight design. However, there are significant operational risks associated with these batteries that businesses should be aware of. When their...

Get to grips with the basics of lithium-ion batteries in this helpful glossary, including all those need-to-know terms that might have otherwise left you scratching your head. Batteries of any kind can quickly get technical. You’ve got enough on your plate without having to learn the ins-and-outs of how lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries work, but a basic understanding is important for making sure you’re using them safely and responsibly.  Read on for an alphabetised list of the most commonly used terminologies talked about by Li-ion battery suppliers, battery pack designers, and OEMs — the words and phrases you’re most likely to...

Prevention is the best form of defence against the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. What steps can you take to keep yours in safe, working order?  For many businesses, the first sign that one of their lithium-ion batteries has become damaged is sadly a fire. Given the various risks associated with lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, it's essential you know how to recognise the warning signs before an incident occurs. Sometimes, damage to a cell will be obvious. But with a good eye and an awareness of what to look for, you might also be able to spot instances that could lead...

Handle with caution: if you’re looking to dispose of a defective lithium-ion battery, there’s a safe, responsible way to do so to protect your people and the environment.  Across industries, companies are investing in custom storage cabinets and other safety solutions to counter the operational risks associated with lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. But it’s not just your operational batteries you need to watch out for. To put it another way, these risks don’t go away when your batteries reach the end of their life. A defective battery put out to pasture needs special considerations of its own to protect the people...

Powerful battery technology fuelled by lithium ions is changing the way many of us go about our jobs. But what is a lithium-ion battery and how does it work? They’re in your phone and your laptop. Your electric toothbrush, and a growing number of medical devices. They power your doorbell camera and the golf cart you use to get across the green. You might not see a lithium-ion battery very often but they’re around you every day at home and increasingly in the workplace, where across industries they’re fuelling a new wave of innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. But how do...

As people's living standards continue to improve, the food industry is experiencing rapid growth. Food factories are being established nationwide, driving economic development. However, along with this growth comes an increase in serious workplace accidents. Hazardous chemicals are frequently utilised in production and processing, cleaning and disinfection, pest control, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Without effective management and control of these hazardous chemicals, the risk of food contamination or accidents rises.  Ensuring proper storage of chemicals is of utmost importance as it directly impacts the safety of people, property and the environment. This is where DPU storage units step...