Hybrid and electric vehicles are outperforming the market and the mechanics who work on these vehicles face more hazards because of the high voltage and frequency.
Are you taking the proper steps to protect your employees as they service EVs and hybrids? We’ll delve into the risks and protections, drawing from OSHA requirements for similar electrical installations, NFPA work practices — specifically NFPA 70E — and experience with capacitors and batteries offered by the Department of Energy.