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<p>The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH) apply to dangerous
substances as classified by the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulations
2008. Lithium-ion batteries are considered to be articles, rather than substances,
and are therefore outside of the scope of the COMAH.</p><p> </p><p>The Health and
Safety Executive considers that the current regulatory framework is sufficient and
suitably robust in relation to lithium-ion batteries and battery energy storage systems.</p><p>
</p><p>Of particular relevance are the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres
Regulations which set minimum requirements for the protection of workers and others
from fire and explosion risks; the Electricity at Work Regulations which require precautions
to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work
activities; and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations which require
risks to be assessed and appropriately managed. In addition, for large scale battery
storage, there are statutory requirements to notify the Fire and Rescue Service to
inform their emergency response planning.</p>
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