Electric Vehicle Safety and Compliance
With the growing demand for electric vehicles, dealers need to understand both the hazards introduced by EVs and the relevant OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.
New safety and compliance challenges include:
- Working with High Voltage Electricity
- Responding to Battery Fires
- Special Battery Shipping Requirements
- Battery Storage and Facility Requirements
- Proper Training for Employees Performing EV Repair and Maintenance
Consulting, Training, and Resources to Support Your EV Safety Initiatives
We designed KPA’s EV safety and compliance solution to help you prepare your facility, educate your staff, and document/maintain OSHA compliance.
The elements of the program include consulting, documents, and training delivered through the Vera Suite platform.
On-Site Consulting
KPA facilitates onsite management meetings to discuss EHS priorities for your business. KPA provides onsite consultation and assists management to install training, documentation, and procedures.
Through the Vera Suite software platform, KPA’s onsite consultants record observed compliance issues along with the associated picture of the issue, corrective action needed, due date, and name of the person responsible for correcting the issue.
Comprehensive Document Library
KPA provides a comprehensive library of documents, checklists, and guides covering critical EV safety topics including:
- EV Battery Hazards (Fire Risks, Storage, and Detecting Battery Faults)
- EV Preparedness Checklist
- Electric Vehicle Safety Written Program Template
- Shipping Guide for EV Batteries
And many more.
EV Training
Maintain the highest levels of safety at your dealership by ensuring your team is trained on EV safety topics.
- Electric Vehicle Safety – General Awareness
- Forklift Training
- Monthly Focus on Safety Self-Directed Training Material
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