With lithium-ion batteries powering a significant portion of modern business operations from electronics to electric cars, e-bikes and e-scooters their fire risks present a serious concern that requires immediate attention. 

To learn more about the technology behind lithium-ion batteries and their fire risks I spoke to Gerard Pollock, Lithium Ion lead consultant/internal expert with EHS International.

Gerard talks about his background, how Lithium-ion battery fires affect various sectors, battery technology advancements and their implications for business safety and efficiency and more.

More about Gerard Pollock:

Gerard Pollock is a Project Consultant with EHS International, Ireland's fastest growing single-source environmental, health and safety company. Gerard is a Master Mariner and ex-Super yacht Captain with 25 years experience in the space. 

He has worked as ship inspector for national regulators as well as in diplomatic programmes with Governments in the South Pacific to improve their maritime safety systems.

More recently, he is an author seeking to demystify the maritime safety regulations for masters and their crews. Having noticed an increasing demand for information and guidance on tackling lithium-ion fires at sea, Gerard began working with EHS International's Projects Director, Kevin Howlette, to develop an e-learning course. 

Today, he works with EHS International to provide expert consultancy and training to a variety of industries.