News | February 15, 2024
Imagine a world without the energy storage capacity of lead batteries. Without lead batteries to help power our cars, trucks and public transportation, we’d be a lot less mobile. Without lead batteries to provide critical backup power to data centers, our information would be less secure. Without lead batteries helping power our healthcare, public safety and defense systems, we’d all be less safe.
With applications in nearly every industry imaginable, lead batteries are essential to our everyday life. They are also the most recycled consumer product in the United States, with an astonishing 99% of spent batteries collected and recycled. Using highly efficient recovery processes, domestic recyclers transform spent batteries back into valuable raw materials that are used to manufacture new batteries.
As a direct result of the hard work of our employees, lead battery recyclers prevent more than 160 million lead batteries from reaching landfills each year. Their work is crucial to the success of a circular economy and sustainable energy storage. Which is why on National Battery Day, February 18, the lead battery recycling industry is sharing the important work we do to protect their health and safety each and every day.
As an industry, lead battery recyclers are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, their families, and the communities in which we live and work. Our employees do important jobs in sometimes demanding environments, which is why we comply with the most stringent environmental, health and safety standards in the world.
ABR member companies go one step further by continuously working to ensure their operations not only meet but exceed these standards. This includes investing in robust job safety and on-site hygiene programs, conducting comprehensive health and safety training, employing sophisticated safety equipment and environmental controls, and conducting regular monitoring to ensure these efforts continue to be effective.
Watch our new Employee Health and Safety video to hear directly from industry employees and learn more about the measures lead battery recyclers take to ensure their health and safety.
Ensuring a safe work environment is a collective endeavor that requires the cooperation and dedication of both employers and employees. From the moment our employees step into our facilities, their safety becomes our shared responsibility. Lead battery recyclers are committed to fostering a culture of safety, continuously improving safety protocols, procedures and equipment to mitigate hazards and prevent injuries.
Our top priority will always be the safety and health of our employees. By working together and embracing a culture of safety, we are not only protecting our workforce but also strengthening our communities and building a more sustainable future.
Visit our Employee Safety page to learn more about how the lead battery industry is working together to ensure the health and safety of our employees.
On National Battery Day, let us not only celebrate the essential role of batteries in powering our everyday lives but also recognize the dedicated individuals who make it possible. By prioritizing employee health and safety, the lead battery recycling industry is not only advancing sustainability but also nurturing a workplace culture where every employee can thrive. Together, let us continue to prioritize safety, innovation, and sustainability as we shape a brighter future for generations to come.
