Electric mobility

In France, standard NFC 18 550 defines the requirements for operations on EVs/HVs.

No, to qualify its staff, the employer is required to provide all the necessary means to carry out activities safely (PPE, tools, training, ...).

The thresholds defined by the standard NFC 18550 are 60V for voltage and 180 Ah for battery capacity, regardless of their technology (PB, NiMh, Li-ion, …). However, it is important to be very cautious (especially regarding short-circuit risks) when handling 12V, 24V, and 48V batteries.

Most of the time, the equipment and authorizations are the same, but it is important to check the level of risk associated with electric arcs (APC 1/APC 2, 12cal or 25 cal).

It's obviously possible for a company to have several EV/HV operators, but it's important for the employer to ensure the safety of each and every operator. All operators must therefore be trained (or even certified) according to their exposure to electrical risk. While equipment can be pooled, this is not the case for PPE, which remains “individual and personal”.

No, it's up to the employer to check that operators have the appropriate status for the activity they're carrying out (Ordinary, Averti or Habilité), as defined in standard NFC 18 550.

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When in good condition, electric vehicles are generally very safe, and most routine maintenance operations can be carried out without danger. However, when it comes to the removal or re-installation of certain components, it's crucial that the operator is able to work in complete safety. The high voltages and currents present in these vehicles can cause serious or even fatal injuries.

This also applies to rescue operations, breakdown services and the dismantling of damaged vehicles.

In case of doubt, it is essential to scrupulously respect all safety instructions and methods to guarantee the protection of those involved.