Safe working on electric vehicles

The topic of “safe working in the field of electromobility” creates completely new challenges for operators and garages. Employees have to be protected.

Risk of electric arcs

Maintenance and repair of electric vehicles is new territory for many garages. The charged battery in the d.c. on-board power supply, for example, has a considerably higher threat potential than a conventional 12 V system.

The risk of an arc fault when someone is approaching or in case of a short-circuit requires comprehensive protection measures.

Protective equipment for employees

To ensure occupational health and safety, vehicle manufacturers and garages must provide personal protective equipment to their employees.