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How to Use, Store, Charge, Maintain, and Dispose of Li-ion Batteries Properly
Li-ion batteries are used to power many devices we use today. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power nearly every device we rely on...
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2 days ago2 min read
A Swollen Li-ion Battery—A Reminder for All of Us
Li-ion Storage - Do not forget where it is or what is in there A colleague from another institution recently contacted me with a concern....
kevinsdoyle
Sep 101 min read
What Is Your Plan for Failing Batteries?
Li-ion batteries are very safe, until they are not Do You Know How to Store Them? How Do You Dispose of Them? As we start the new school...
kevinsdoyle
Sep 31 min read
Start the School Year with Sound Safety Habits
Start the School Year with Sound Safety Habits As a new school year begins, science and STEM classrooms come alive with curiosity and...
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Aug 191 min read
⚠️ Li-ion Battery Failures Happen—Even When They're Not Reported
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are everywhere—and while they are generally safe, they can fail when not used, stored, charged,...
kevinsdoyle
Aug 131 min read
🧪 Science Laboratory Safety Manual – 4th Edition Co-authored by Kevin S. Doyle, Ed.D.
Your go-to resource for creating a culture of safety in K–12 science classrooms. The Science Laboratory Safety Manual, 4th Edition, is a...
kevinsdoyle
Aug 81 min read
When Safe Spaces Turn Dangerous: A Lithium-Ion Battery Warning for Every Home
Li-Ion Battery failures can happen anywhere. We often associate danger with labs, factories, or industrial settings—not our own homes....
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Jul 212 min read
Summer Break Is Not a Break from Science Safety
Be safe in the summer too!! Even during the quieter summer months, the importance of maintaining strict science lab safety protocols...
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Jul 151 min read
When Curiosity Turns Risky: A Wake-Up Call for School Science Lab Safety
Two middle school students were hospitalized last Spring following a science lab incident in South Los Angeles. What we do know is clear:...
kevinsdoyle
Jul 11 min read
Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Bank Due to Fire Risk — What You Need to Know
Anker PowerCore 10000 Date: June 2025 Source: Anker Official Recall Notice Anker has announced a voluntary recall of its PowerCore...
kevinsdoyle
Jun 131 min read
When Preparedness Meets Reality: Lessons from the UH Mānoa Lab Chemical Incident
The one thing everyone needs to learn On April 30, 2025, emergency responders rushed to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa after a...
kevinsdoyle
May 282 min read
🔋 Why Southwest’s Portable Charger Ban Should Get Your Attention
Personal Portable Charger Restrictions In a surprising move, Southwest Airlines is cracking down on personal portable...
kevinsdoyle
May 221 min read
When Curiosity Becomes a Crisis: What Schools Must Learn from the Chromebook Short-Circuit TikTok Trend
A recent news story from WFSB sheds light on a troubling trend: students inserting metal objects like paper clips and pushpins into...
kevinsdoyle
May 62 min read
🔋 What to Do When a Li-ion Battery Fails
Li-ion Battery Safety Sign Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power nearly everything in our lives—phones, laptops, smartwatches, e-bikes,...
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May 21 min read
Innovative Methods for Ensuring Science Classroom Safety
When it comes to ensuring safety in science classrooms, innovative methods are key to creating a secure learning environment for both...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read
Creating Safer Learning Environments: K-12 Science Safety Solutions
As children return to school, creating safe and secure learning environments is a top priority for educators and administrators. In the...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read
Enhancing STEM Safety: Expert Training Programs for Educators
As educators, ensuring a safe learning environment for our students is of utmost importance. In the realm of Science, Technology,...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read
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