Lithium-Ion Battery Storage & Handling SWMS
Storage, handling, and management of lithium-ion battery systems — thermal runaway prevention, fire suppression, transport, disposal, and emergency response.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Storage, handling, transport, and disposal of lithium-ion battery systems including BESS installations. Activities involve thermal runaway risk, fire and explosion potential, and dangerous goods management. WHS Regulation 2025 and AS/NZS 5139:2019 require documented controls before storing or handling energised lithium-ion batteries on Australian workplaces.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Uncontrolled fire, toxic gas release, explosion
Chemical burns and respiratory injury
Electric shock and delayed reignition risk
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Store in fire-rated enclosure with 3m separation, smoke detection, and lithium-compatible suppression per AS/NZS 5139:2019.
- 2Quarantine damaged or swollen cells in steel containment with sand; isolate from combustibles and notify emergency services.
- 3PPE: arc-rated clothing, insulated gloves, face shield, P2 respirator; verify isolation with rated voltage tester before handling.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Battery system safety, installation, and storage requirements
Energy storage system building and fire compliance
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Lithium-ion thermal runaway produces self-sustaining fire and flammable gas explosion risk.
HRCW SWMS mandatory under WHS Reg 291; PCBU fines exceed $30,000.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template
- ✓State-specific legislation schedule
- ✓Hazard register
- ✓Worker sign-on register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s.19 primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2025 Part 7.1 hazardous chemicals
- Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7.9 Class 9 lithium batteries