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The use of electric and hybrid vehicles is growing at a significant rate with objectives towards reducing carbon emissions and fuel/operating costs. It is estimated by 2040, 80 percent of the world’s city bus fleet will be electric, along with 33 percent of the world’s cars.
Lithium ion batteries are used extensively in electric and hybrid electric vehicles due to their high energy density and long cycle life. Increased energy density provides electric vehicles with extended range and increased power.
Modern electric vehicles have voltages that approach 1000 Volts. In addition to high voltage, short circuit current can deliver several thousand amps in large advanced battery systems. Also, components may retain a dangerous voltage even after the vehicle is switched off.
Service, repair, maintenance, and emergency response on electric vehicles can put workers at risk of electric shock and burns potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Mechanics qualified in conventional automotive systems now require additional training, knowledge and skills including:
· Use of HV Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and voltage rated insulated tools
· Zero Voltage Verification Procedures (de-energizing the system)
· Skills for servicing battery packs, auxiliary equipment, inverters, and traction motors
This one day course combines in-depth exploration of the workplace electrical safety standard, CSA Z462-24 with practical exercises on how to assess and mitigate hazards for anyone working on or near electrical equipment.
We use real life examples of electrical accidents to promote open discussion and analysis of the events ensuring maximum buy in from every student and conformance to company safe work practices and procedures.
| Next Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety for Electrical Vehicles Courses | ||||
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| May 29 – 29, 2024 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR24364 | $749.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 26 – 26, 2024 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time | OR24403 | $749.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
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Devin Chomiak, KomatsuThis was a good course to start our process of building safe operational procedures to troubleshoot BEV equipment.
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Justin Nagy, MedatechEnjoyable and informative. I feel significantly more comfortable with potential hazards and how to avoid them.
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Marc-Andre Huneault, MedatechThe course was very useful. It made me aware of some possible hazards I was previously unaware of.
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Greg Wagner, MedatechIt was a good course and provided us with more awareness surrounding the safety of electrical systems.
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Julio Aparicio, BC TransitThe course covered all the key points concerning Safety and the regulations.
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| May 29 – 29, 2024 | LIVE 2-Way Video EST/GMT-4 | Teleconference | OR24364 | Register |
| June 26 – 26, 2024 | LIVE 2-Way Video MST/GMT-6 | Teleconference | OR24403 | Register |
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Peter Waugh
Years of Experience45Peter Waugh brings 44 years of experience in fields of maintenance and human resources management. Peter graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He started his career with Westinghouse Industrial Field Service servicing power distribution equipment. He then moved to the Pulp & Paper industry where he worked for three companies over the next 30 years working in...
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Tim Craigen, Invista CanadaPeter is a very knowledgeable instructor with valuable life experience to draw on for valid examples. Engaging and personable.
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Chris Fox, Invista CanadaPeter spoke very clearly and was very organized. He was able to answer my questions with great detail and was easy to understand.
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William Hanton, Claresholm SolarPeter was very knowledgeable in the content he was teaching. His presentation of the material was great. Thanks again Peter!
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The course contained a lot of useful information that will make me safer in the work place. It achieved that goal, an overall good experience.
Mike Barnhill, Epiroc -
This was a good course to start our process of building safe operational procedures to troubleshoot BEV equipment.
Devin Chomiak, Komatsu -
Enjoyable and informative. I feel significantly more comfortable with potential hazards and how to avoid them.
Justin Nagy, Medatech -
This safety course definitely saved us from future possible hazards. There were many things that I didn't know which should be taken care of while working around high voltage.
Hemang Shah, Medatech -
The course was very useful. It made me aware of some possible hazards I was previously unaware of.
Marc-Andre Huneault, Medatech -
Highly recommend this course for all in the industry starting to get into battery electric, or fully electric equipment. Peter is extremely knowledgeable, lots of real world examples and great class discussions with the participants.
Caeden Watkins, BC Transit -
This was an excellent course, very well presented with lots of good information, which I'll start to implement.
Mike Booth, Medatech -
This is indeed a good course and a lot of new information that is absolutely needed for our field of work or might come in handy in the future. I got to know a few safety standards I've regularly missed that can cause life threatening damage.
Jamik Suhagiya, MedaTech -
It was a good course and provided us with more awareness surrounding the safety of electrical systems.
Greg Wagner, Medatech -
Informative course overall. Well written and some useful insights. Further research is done in this area(DC arc flash), and it will be helpful to stay on top of the new content coming out for future people. Overall though, instructors were knowledgeable and clear. They had plenty of experience, which...
Mark Janzen, Epiroc FVT -
The course covered all the key points concerning Safety and the regulations.
Julio Aparicio, BC Transit -
Great Engagement, lots of material specific to BEV. Let the class engage in productive engagement discussion during the course.
Lee Zahorodny, Komatsu
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