Tim SpearsMay 243 minNew York Senate Takes Steps to Enhance Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion BatteriesLithium-ion batteries have revolutionized the way we power our devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their rise in...
Tim SpearsMay 223 minHome Depot Fire and the Role of Inspections in Community Risk ReductionIn April 2022, a devastating five-alarm fire broke out at a Home Depot store in San Jose, California. The fire, which was determined to...
Tim SpearsMar 192 minRhode Island's Proactive Approach to Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety: A Model for Community Risk ReductionImagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of a fire alarm, only to discover that the source of the fire is something as...