Join us on May 20, 2025 at 8:00pm (20:00) ET
Available until: May 31, 2026
Lithium-ion batteries are the backbone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. However, managing lithium's unique properties—its reactivity, storage needs, and recycling challenges—requires specialized knowledge.
Uncover the fascinating history of lithium use, learn essential safety practices for storage and recycling, and gain a deeper understanding of its unique characteristics and behaviors in enclosed environments. Whether you’re an OEHS professional in manufacturing, energy, or consumer electronics, this webinar will equip you with critical insights to navigate the complexities of lithium safely and effectively.
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Discuss current issues with the growth of the use of lithium
- Identify the characteristics of lithium and its behavior in enclosed environments.
- List the challenges of manufacturing, transporting, storing, using, and recycling lithium
Lecturer
Tony Borden, CSP
Instructor
Mr. Borden is a hands-on EHS manager with 25+ years of experience in manufacturing. His formal education includes an MBA and BA, both concentrating in industrial management. Mr. Borden's career includes production supervision and management and manufacturing engineering. As an owner of a metal fabrication factory, he employed over 200 people and specializes in start-up and turn-around situations. In his free time, he enjoys rustic craftwork, working in a body/mechanical shop, and trail riding with his wife.
Credit
This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.
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Completion Requirements
To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:
- Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
- Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
- Complete the webinar evaluation.
No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.
Computer Requirements
The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom. For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.
The Bowen EHS® Continuing Ed Package
Get access to all PDCs and Webinars in the package for one year and earn up to 50 contact hours.
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