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Importance of Proper Recycling: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled rather than disposed of because not recycling them can cause fires. There has been a 41% increase in catastrophic losses...
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How to Store and Charge Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Lithium-ion batteries are in all types of devices we use every day. These batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, electric bikes and scooters,...
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How to Spot Battery Problems: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Lithium-ion batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, laptops, electric bikes and scoters, toothbrushes, and backup batteries, along with other regularly used devices. Damaged...
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How to Recycle Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Recycling lithium-ion batteries is the only proper way of disposing the battery. Not recycling lithium-ion batteries can cause fires, and by recycling batteries, the valuable...
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First Responder Safety: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Lithium-ion batteries can be found in a number of widely used devices, including e-mobility devices (e-bikes / scooters), electric vehicles, portable energy storage systems, and...
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First Responder Safety – How to Extinguish: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

How to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Lithium-ion battery fires have unique threats, which include reignition and explosion, if they are not extinguished properly. Hazardous energy...
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Damaged EV Battery: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Electric Vehicle Battery Identification & Transportation, After Damage Automotive batteries (12v, hybrid, and EV batteries) pose a risk if not properly prepared and transported, using...
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Electrical Fatalities in the Workplace: 2011 – 2022

Contact with or exposure to electricity continues to be one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in the United States. Between 2011...
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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: New York City

New York, our vibrant city, but beneath its pulse lurks a silent threat. Lithium-ion battery fires have risen, claiming both homes and lives. Make sure...
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Lithium-Ion Batteries: How and Where to Buy E-Bikes and Scooters

In the market for an e-bike, an electric scooter, or any other device powered by a lithium-ion battery? When shopping around, turn to trusted retailers,...
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Lithium-Ion Batteries: E-Bike and Scooter Safety

You’ve got a new e-bike or scooter. Before you hop on for a ride, take a moment to read the manual, familiarize yourself with the...
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Lithium-Ion Batteries: Signs of a Charging or Battery Problem

Lithium-ion batteries may not be able to talk, but they give off signs if something is wrong. Notice an odd odor, discoloration, or hear something...
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