Beware of Lithium-ion Battery Safety

安全使用鋰電池 禍及他人便太遲

各位同事及同學:

鋰電池產品究竟是生活好幫手👍🔧?還是隱藏炸彈💣?

鋰電池充斥我們日常生活當中,包括電話、移動電源以及手提電風扇等多以鋰電池作為電源,為生活帶來無比便利。不過必須注意鋰電池損壞或不當使用,除了減少電池壽命,還會有熱失控導致爆炸燃燒的安全疑慮。現代人的生活已經離不開鋰電池,而鋰電池火災很多時一發不可收拾,因此我們應該正確使用鋰電池產品,請各位參考以下相關新聞報導及安全小貼士。

保安及設施服務處、 安健及環境事務辦公室謹啟

Dear Colleagues and Students,

Are lithium-ion battery products helpful tools in daily life 👍🔧? Or are they hidden bombs 💣?

Lithium batteries are everywhere in our daily lives, powering devices like phones, power banks and portable fans are some examples.  However, it’s important to note that improper handling or damage to lithium-ion batteries not only shortens their lifespan but also poses safety risks, such as leading to explosions and fires. Our daily lives are now inseparable from lithium-ion batteries, and lithium-ion battery fires can quickly escalate out of control. Therefore, we must use lithium-ion battery products correctly. Please refer to the following news reports and safety tips for more information.

Security and Facilities Services Section, Office of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs

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