Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Health & Safety Basics

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About Course

Grid-scale battery energy storage sites are being built across the UK. This course explains the main hazards – thermal runaway, fire, explosive and toxic gases, and arc flash – the laws that apply, and the controls set out in government and HSE guidance for designers, installers and operators.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the main hazards of lithium-ion battery storage, including thermal runaway Know which health and safety laws apply to BESS sites Understand key design, detection and emergency controls Know who regulates planning, fire notification and safety

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What BESS are and why they are hazardous
  • The law and who regulates what
  • Controls: design, operation and emergencies

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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