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Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Battery Precautions
I-CAR · February 21, 2020
Summary
This document outlines critical safety precautions for handling hybrid and electric vehicles after a collision, highlighting the risks of electrocution and combustion from compromised high-voltage batteries and wiring. It establishes protocols for vehicle isolation, key fob and disconnect management, and the prohibition of rolling the vehicle on its wheels once disabled.
What to do on the job
Treat all high-voltage batteries as unstable, isolate damaged vehicles at least 50 feet from flammables, and never roll a disabled EV/hybrid on its wheels.
How to use it
Use this document to justify line items for EV safety protocols, including dedicated space for vehicle isolation (50-foot safety perimeter), battery disconnect procedures, specialized storage for key fobs, and the use of wheel dollies or flatbeds to prevent rolling the vehicle on its wheels.
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