Daniel Brooks to Present on Lithium Battery Safety at the APWA South Carolina Chapter’s 2026 Annual Conference
LaBella’s Sustainability Manager Daniel Brooks, AHMM®, will be speaking at the 2026 Annual Conference hosted by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The event will be held June 23–26 in Summerville, South Carolina.
On Thursday, June 25, at 9:10 a.m., Daniel will present “Lithium Battery Safety,” which will cover:
- Basic battery chemistries, types, and how they differ
- Key battery hazards, including short-circuiting and thermal runaway
- Signs associated with damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries
- Training requirements, emergency response, and first aid procedures necessary to ensure personnel safety in the event of a release, fire, or exposure