There remain however, a number of systemic problems with lithium batteries. Their ubiquitous
nature means that people who are completely unaware of the dangerous goods regulations and the
requirements for lithium batteries are shipping them as cargo and in mail. Worse still, unscrupulous
individuals are prepared to flout the requirements and put passengers and crew at risk. Many
passengers are similarly oblivious to the potential hazards of lithium batteries. The result is that
there are safety risks from lithium batteries in baggage, cargo and mail. This guide has been
produced to assist operators in determining their strategies for mitigating these risks.