Check out our essential guide on electric mobility interventions : vehicle lifecycle, potential risks, and suitable PPE !
For several years now, the global sales volume of hybrid and electric vehicles has continued to grow, reaching nearly 14 million units in 2023, an increase of 35% compared to the previous year. This expansion leads to a greater need for construction and maintenance, but also for the dismantling of these vehicles.
For industry professionals, this new reality introduces major new risks, particularly the electrical risk, which had not been properly considered until now.
Unlike thermal vehicles, electrified vehicles require very strict control of electrical risk , particularly in terms of managing vehicle electrical power, to prevent short circuits and other electricity-related incidents. At Penta, our offering covers the entire lifecycle of an electrified car, which can be divided into 8 stages as shown in the diagram opposite.
The first step, crucial for working on an electric/hybrid vehicle, is based on analyzing the risks faced by the operator during the intervention. Risk analysis is the employer’s responsibility and helps in selecting the appropriate PPE/CPE (Personal/Collective Protective Equipment), tools, and intervention methods for working in electric mobility. These risks can generally be classified into several categories:
Beyond identifying the source, it is essential to quantify the level of risk.
It is the employer’s responsibility to provide the appropriate protection for the task.
Over time, knowledge and risk management in E-mobility have improved. The Arc Flash risk has been increasingly identified and classified in this field, leading to the implementation of certified PPE with the appropriate level of protection.
With this in mind, Penta has enhanced its approach by integrating a more refined analysis and a dedicated offer that better aligns with various operator intervention situations.
In the context of E-mobility, risks can be categorized into three levels :
Penta offers several solutions to ensure operator protection against the effects of an electrical Arc Flash during interventions on electrified vehicles.
The protective visors in our range include :
*Warning : the levels provided above are for reference only and do not replace the risk assessment, which remains the sole responsibility of the employer.
