The storage and charging of e-bike batteries in the workplace is a new and important issue for many businesses. More and more employees are commuting to work by e-bike, which is positive for health, the environment and the sustainability profile of the workplace. However, as this trend has developed, issues of storage, charging and liability have also become relevant.
Why charging e-bike batteries in the workplace is a hot topic
There is currently no clear legislation on how lithium-ion batteries should be charged in work environments, which means that HR departments, safety officers and building owners often face shared responsibilities. According to the Work Environment Act, the Act on Protection against Accidents (LSO) and principles for systematic fire protection work, workplaces should actively prevent risks, including safe charging and storage.
What does the law say about charging lithium-ion batteries at work?
An important part of ensuring safety at work is for employers to take responsibility for the storage and charging of e-bike batteries in the workplace according to recommended guidelines. The risk of fire is statistically low, but the consequences of an incident can be significant.
Many accidents are caused by improper charging, damaged batteries or poor product quality. Instead of banning charging, which often leads to employees charging in secret, the solution is to provide a safe and controlled charging infrastructure.
Webinar on safe charging in collaboration with Cykelfrämjandet
Together with Cykelfrämjandet and the Cykelvänligast initiative, we recently held an appreciated webinar, initiated by members who requested guidance on the subject. We shared knowledge, statistics, regulations and concrete advice on how employers and property owners can create safe conditions for e-biking.
Among other things, we talked about:
- What is the law on charging e-bike batteries at the workplace?
- What are the responsibilities of HR, security officers and building owners?
- How to place charging cabinets in a safe and functional way?
How to create safe and secure charging infrastructure
To reduce the risk of batteries being taken to offices or storage rooms, safe charging with charging cabinets is the best way to steer behaviors in the right direction.
Watch the webinar afterwards or book a meeting with one of our experts.
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