Cork facility to tackle growing battery fire risk

EHS International founder and chief executive Chris Mee with EU commissioner designate for democracy, justice, and rule of law Michael McGrath as EHS International officially opens a €3m safety training and research and development facility in Little Island, Cork. Picture: Michael O’Sullivan /OSM

Cork-founded EHS International has officially opened a €3m safety training and research and development facility in Little Island.

The 1,022sq m centre, spearheaded by EHS International founder and CEO Chris Mee, will provide advanced fire and safety courses, including firefighter robot training, to tackle complex fire and life safety challenges. This includes fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries in many technologies including but not limited to e-bikes and e-scooters.