The scene of a vehicle accident is often chaotic. First responders must work within the constraints of a critical time frame to ensure the safety of the vehicle occupants as well as their own. But when an accident involves an electric drive vehicle, first responders must achieve a balance between speed and caution because of the many potential hazards present.
 
This one-day workshop instructs first responders on the proper and safe procedures for handling a hybrid electric vehicle in an emergency situation. This hands-on training with a model hybrid vehicle will explore the three major safety areas:

• The location and identification of high voltage components, cables, storage battery and service battery disconnects;
• The execution of safely cribbing, jacking, and stabilizing a vehicle in the event of a collision and extraction.
• How to examine a vehicle and identify safe cut points for extraction purposes.

While the hands-on component will focus on Hybrid Electric Vehicles, the course material will also include other Electric Drive Vehicle types -- Plug-in HEV’s (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV’s), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. How to identify the kind(s) of EDVs involved; how they each work; safety considerations for each; and the steps regarding emergency procedures for each vehicle type will be covered.
 
This training has been designed for first responders, tow truck operators, shop technicians, and other interested participants.
 
This project is funded (in part, as applicable) by a grant awarded under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration.

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