Howler’s latest Hot Topics event brought together construction and health & safety professionals to explore one of the most pressing and fast-evolving risks facing sites today – lithium-ion batteries.
With strong attendance on the day, the session created a valuable forum for discussion, combining expert insight with practical, real-world experience.
High-quality content and strong engagement
Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with consistently high scores across session content, structure, presenter engagement, and relevance – most rated between 4 and 5 out of 5.
The session successfully balanced technical input with open discussion, enabling attendees to share challenges, compare approaches, and gain practical insight applicable to live construction environments.
What attendees valued most
Several clear themes emerged from the feedback:
- Expert insight – including valuable contributions from industry specialists such as SOCOTEC
- Real-world discussion – bringing guidance to life through practical examples
- Networking opportunities – connecting with peers facing similar challenges
- Focus on emerging risk – particularly lithium-ion batteries and associated fire hazards
As one attendee commented:
“Excellent session. Completely on point and not hijacked as a sales opportunity. Very informative with well-prepared speakers.”
— James Trustram, SHE Advisor, Gilbert Ash
Increasing demand for lithium-ion battery fire safety guidance
The event highlighted a clear demand for deeper understanding in this area, particularly around:
- Lithium-ion battery behaviour and fire risk
- Safe charging infrastructure on construction sites
- Evolving guidance and best practice
- Supporting materials to share internally with project teams
As lithium-ion battery use continues to grow across construction, managing associated fire risks is becoming a critical priority for health and safety professionals.
As a specialist in temporary fire safety on construction sites, Howler continues to support clients in addressing these emerging risks through practical solutions and ongoing guidance.
Continuous improvement and future focus
While feedback was highly positive, attendees also provided constructive suggestions, including:
- Introducing more interactive elements such as breakout discussions
- Ensuring consistency across all presenters
- Providing post-event materials such as slides and summaries
- Broadening accessibility for wider H&S teams
These insights will directly shape future Hot Topics sessions.
A platform for industry collaboration
The feedback reinforces the importance of creating a dedicated space for fire safety in construction – an area often underrepresented despite its significance.
“The only event about fire safety on construction sites. Such an overlooked sector that needs more attention.”
— Tabea Uhr, Principal Fire Engineer, SOCOTEC UK
Howler would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to the session. The Hot Topics series will continue to evolve, providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and practical guidance across the industry.
Our next event is already planned for 9th July 2026.
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If you would like to attend the next session or receive follow-up content, please get in touch with the Howler team.
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