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Pye-Barker Issues Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Guidance for Commercial Facilities During Fire Prevention Week

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety released workplace lithium-ion battery safety guidance during Fire Prevention Week, citing NFPA's safe-charging theme. The company warns that UPS systems, charging carts and personal e-bikes are often placed in rooms never designed for battery hazards, and recommends five steps including dedicated charging spaces and hazard-matched detection and suppression.