Sponsor Information
Rutgers School of Public Health
State and local governments including New York City, several cities in New Jersey and upstate New York have launched emergency-level lithium ion use and care initiatives to reduce the unprecedented number of fatal fires. This course reviews safe use and handling of these batteries, protecting both individuals and the environment.
Location
Virtual - Zoom
Contact Information
Gina Gazitano
732-235-9453
deleongm@sph.rutgers.edu
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22537: 7.00 hour(s)
Description
State and local governments including New York City, several cities in New Jersey and upstate New York have launched emergency-level lithium ion use and care initiatives to reduce the unprecedented number of fatal fires. This course will review safe use and handling of these batteries, protecting both individuals and the environment, leading to safer workers and communities.
Link: https://rutgerstraining.sph.rutgers.edu/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp?&Mode=GROUP&Group=AOT25
Link: https://rutgerstraining.sph.rutgers.edu/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp?&Mode=GROUP&Group=AOT25
Agenda / Additional Information
Topics Covered:
1. Key concepts of renewable battery science, technology, and battery management systems (BMS).
2. Evaluating and preventing thermal runaway fire propagation in battery energy storage systems
3. Interrelated hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries including hazard communication, chemical reactivity, fires and explosions
4. Roles and responsibilities of host/owners and controlling employers concerning fire, electrical hazards, and emergency response
1. Key concepts of renewable battery science, technology, and battery management systems (BMS).
2. Evaluating and preventing thermal runaway fire propagation in battery energy storage systems
3. Interrelated hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries including hazard communication, chemical reactivity, fires and explosions
4. Roles and responsibilities of host/owners and controlling employers concerning fire, electrical hazards, and emergency response
Presenters
Michael Presutti, BA
Target Audience(s)
Academic - Student
Emergency Medical Responder
Health Educator
Health Officer
MRC Volunteer
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Other
Managers, workers, supervisors, anyone responsible for safety/fire hazards
Emergency Medical Responder
Health Educator
Health Officer
MRC Volunteer
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Other
Managers, workers, supervisors, anyone responsible for safety/fire hazards