Thatcham Research has enhanced its EV training solutions with EV Safe, which has been designed to protect key workers who interact with High Voltage (HV) vehicles.
The two-day in-person course will deliver the skills and knowledge to safely shut down and reinstate HV vehicles.
This includes understanding if an EV is still live, how to identify the different types of EVs, and the different handling requirements for each.
It addresses potentially dangerous scenarios encountered by first responders as well as Border Force and Police who need to be aware of safe handling considerations while searching EVs.
Dean Lander, Head of Repair Sector Services, Thatcham Research, said, “As EVs become increasingly present on UK roads, with significant buy-in from public sector organisations, it’s more important than ever for businesses to ensure the safety of their staff.
“With this in mind, I am pleased to announce the launch of our EV Safe training, the latest addition to our suite of EV training programmes.
“Course content is sourced directly from our research facility and the insights that come from our state-of-the-art vehicle-led research. It is essential that our vital public sector and emergency services key workers complete this course to equip themselves with the knowledge to protect themselves and the public when interacting with EVs.
“As electrification technology continues to be embraced on our roads, we must ensure that steps are taken now to properly equip staff across the UK with the knowledge to keep them safe when interacting with these vehicles.”
