Yes it is safe and fine. Swapping between using one at a time will also lower the battery usage and therefor give you battery battery life for the devices. You arent using them both at the same time so their batteries are being used at the same time and all batteries have a number of cycles they are good for.

Is it bad to use one Airpod way more than the other? - Reddit

12‏/12‏/2017 — Likely will burn out the battery in the one you use more.

How to use only one AirPod - Mashable

14‏/10‏/2021 — Yes you can use only one AirPod! Using one AirPod is super easy and it can come in handy when youre multitasking. Using only one AirPod ...

Is there a way to use only one AirPod? - Apple Support Communities

Is there a way to use only one AirPod?

How to Use Just One AirPod or AirPod Pro - MacRumors

29‏/03‏/2019 — To use just one AirPod simply place an earpiece in one ear and leave the other AirPod in the charging case. You can switch them just as easily ...

Lose an AirPod? What You Can Do - MacRumors

29‏/03‏/2019 — Use Just One AirPod. If you dont want to shell out the cash for another AirPod when youve lost one your AirPods wont be entirely ...

Can I use just one AirPod? - The iPhone FAQ

Yes AirPods are designed to be used individually or together. Place just one of the AirPods in one ear and they will automatically detect whats happening.

Can you use only one earbud at a time ? I heard i – Q&A - Best Buy

18‏/08‏/2017 — Yes you can use just one AirPod at a time. Your iPhone will ...

9 Apple AirPods tricks youll wish you knew before now - Kim Komando

20‏/10‏/2020 — 1. Use only one pod when in a pinch ... Although you can expect your AirPods to last several hours on a single charge heres a clever quick fix ...

Can you just use one side of Airpods and leave the other side at home?

Because I usually just use one side of the Airpods so that I am aware of the environment whenever I exercise or in a cafe can only one side of the Airpods ...