Battery Storage for Vacuums

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: Protecting Yourself, Your Equipment, and Our Customers

Many of the tools we use every day, including backpack vacuums and other battery-powered equipment, rely on lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are powerful, efficient, and help us get the job done, but they must be handled properly to keep everyone safe and to protect company equipment.

What We Expect at EDGE

At the end of every shift, lithium-ion batteries should be removed from equipment when applicable and placed on the designated charger. This helps ensure the battery is fully charged and ready for the next employee or next shift.

Batteries should never be left sitting loose, thrown into storage bins, or left in places where they can fall, become damaged, or create a hazard.

Why Proper Battery Handling Matters

A lithium-ion battery may look small, but it contains a large amount of stored energy. If damaged, exposed to extreme heat, punctured, or improperly stored, it can become dangerous.

Proper battery handling helps:

• Prevent equipment damage

• Reduce fire risks

• Ensure batteries are fully charged and ready for use

• Extend battery life

• Keep work areas clean and organized

  
  

Backpack Vacuum Batteries

When a battery is left installed on a backpack vacuum during storage, the additional weight can affect the balance of the unit. This may increase the chance of the vacuum tipping over, falling, or causing damage to nearby equipment and property.

For this reason, batteries should be removed and placed on the charger at the end of the shift unless otherwise instructed by your manager.

Safe Battery Practices

✔ Place batteries on approved chargers only

✔ Store batteries in a clean, dry area

✔ Report damaged batteries immediately

✔ Keep batteries away from excessive heat or direct sunlight

✔ Follow manufacturer instructions and company procedures

✔ Make sure batteries are charging properly before leaving your shift

Never Do These Things

✘ Do not throw batteries

✘ Do not drop batteries

✘ Do not attempt to open or repair batteries

✘ Do not use damaged, swollen, cracked, or leaking batteries

✘ Do not leave batteries in locations where they can fall or be damaged

✘ Do not ignore signs of overheating

If You Notice a Problem

If a battery appears damaged, swollen, cracked, leaking, unusually hot, or gives off an unusual odor, stop using it immediately and notify your supervisor. Do not attempt to continue using or charging a damaged battery.

Taking Pride in Our Equipment

Our equipment is an investment that helps us serve our customers safely and professionally. Taking a few extra seconds to properly store and charge batteries at the end of your shift helps protect our people, our equipment, and our reputation.

Small habits make a big difference. Thank you for doing your part to keep EDGE safe and ready for success every day.

You could also pair this with a simple tagline at the top of the app:

“Charge It. Store It. Protect It. Lithium-ion battery safety starts with every shift.”