Instructions for handling private lithium-ion batteries at Karolinska Institutet
The purpose of these instructions is to clarify how lithium-ion batteries for private bicycles, electric scooters and similar means of transport should be handled on Karolinska Institutet (KI) premises.
- Diary number: 1-785/2024
- Decision date:
- Validity period: From January 1 2026 until further notice
- Decision: University director
- Document type: Instructions
- Handled by department/unit: GVS.STAB.Säkerhetsenheten
- Preparation with: Head of security
Summary of the instructions
The instructions cover the handling of private lithium-ion batteries, which are the power source for bicycles, electric scooters and similar means of transport, as well as other lithium-ion batteries larger than 10 Ah, on Karolinska Institutet's premises. Electric cars/passenger cars class 1, work tools and other types of mechanical equipment where lithium-ion batteries or similar types of batteries are used as a power source are not covered in this document.
The instructions apply to all KI premises.
The risks associated with lithium-ion batteries are that fire may occur and toxic gases may be formed (hydrogen fluoride), or alternatively, it may lead to gas explosions and fire. Private batteries for bicycles, electric scooters or other similar means of transport may not be handled on KI's premises other than in specially marked bicycle garages or outdoors. In existing bicycle garages in Solna and Flemingsberg, it is possible to lock away bicycle batteries.