No lithium-ion batteries in KI's premises
From 1 January, no storage of lithium-ion batteries or electric bicycles with batteries is permitted anywhere on KI's premises. This is due to the increased risk of fire.
Lithium-ion batteries pose an increased fire risk, especially if handled or charged incorrectly. The Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency ("Kammarkollegiet"), which provides KI with its business insurance, has introduced new rules for the handling of lithium-ion batteries, and KI has therefore drawn up guidelines.
- No storage of lithium-ion batteries or electric bicycles with batteries is therefore permitted anywhere on KI's premises (except bicycle garages for staff).
- This also applies to visitors, for example to conferences or to the University Dental Clinic.
- It is not permitted to charge lithium-ion batteries on KI's premises.
Storage in bicycle garages
In bicycle garages at the following locations, special cabinets for lithium-ion batteries have been installed:
- Flemingsberg: In car park at Alfred Nobels allé 8.
- Solna: In "Skruven", Biomedicum, Aula medica, Scheele and Wargentin car parks.
As an employee with access to the building, you can park your bicycle and lock your battery there. You will need to bring your own lock.
If you work at Karolinska University Hospital, it is good to know that they offer some storage for batteries in their bicycle rooms. Charging is not permitted on hospital premises.
Contact
If you have any questions about batteries, safety och access to premises, contact the KI safety unit: sakerhetsenheten@ki.se.
The instructions for lithium-ion batteries are available on the Swedish version of the website.