Heavy Equipment Training Proven in the Field
Built for Industrial Operations
Heavy Equipment Training Proven in the Field
Built for Industrial Operations
Heavy Equipment Training Proven in the Field
Built for Industrial Operations
Heavy Equipment Training Proven in the Field
Built for Industrial Operations
EV Safety Training for Electrified Heavy Equipment
How Do You Prepare Nearly 200 People for the Move to Battery-Electric Equipment?
At a major U.S. marine terminal operation, the transition from diesel equipment to battery-electric yard tractors, straddle carriers and other cargo-handling equipment was already underway. While much of the new equipment was still supported by OEM warranties, the organization knew its own mechanics and safety leaders would eventually take on more responsibility for inspection, maintenance and repair.
At a major U.S. marine terminal operation, the transition from diesel equipment to battery-electric yard tractors, straddle carriers and other cargo-handling equipment was already underway. While much of the new equipment was still supported by OEM warranties, the organization knew its own mechanics and safety leaders would eventually take on more responsibility for inspection, maintenance and repair.
DEKRA trained nearly 200 mechanics and safety leaders in high-voltage safety, hazard recognition, PPE, safe work practices and battery emergency response.
“Make it mandatory for all port employees.”
Training participant, major U.S. marine terminal operation
Mechanics & safety leaders included in the training program
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Feedback from participants at a major U.S. marine terminal operation
Build Electric Heavy Equipment Expertise Before More of the Work Moves In-House
Your mechanics already understand the equipment and the demands of the operation. As electric forklifts, yard tractors, terminal tractors, straddle carriers, reach stackers and other battery-electric equipment enter the fleet, they also need to understand what high-voltage systems and lithium-ion batteries add to the work.
DEKRA builds the training around your equipment, operating environment and workforce responsibilities, helping your people add electric heavy equipment safety knowledge to the experience they already have.
Your mechanics already understand the equipment and the demands of the operation. As electric forklifts, yard tractors, terminal tractors, straddle carriers, reach stackers and other battery-electric equipment enter the fleet, they also need to understand what high-voltage systems and lithium-ion batteries add to the work.
DEKRA builds the training around your equipment, operating environment and workforce responsibilities, helping your people add electric heavy equipment safety knowledge to the experience they already have.
What Your Team Will Learn
Training can include:
Training can include:
- High-voltage hazard recognition
- Lockout/tagout procedures for high-voltage equipment
- Equipment-specific electrical hazards
- PPE and safe work practices
- Lithium-ion battery and charging considerations
- Initial shutdown and response to damaged equipment
- Emergency response involving electrified heavy equipment
Bring the Training to Your Equipment and Your Operation
DEKRA's two-day, instructor-led program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training built around the equipment and conditions your people actually encounter.
DEKRA's two-day, instructor-led program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training built around the equipment and conditions your people actually encounter.
Programs can be tailored for:
Training aligns with NFPA 70E principles, OSHA General Duty Clause expectations and industry best practices for electrified equipment operations
- Mechanics and maintenance technicians
- Equipment operators
- Safety professionals and leaders
- Supervisors and engineers
- Port and terminal teams
- Industrial and logistics operations
Training aligns with NFPA 70E principles, OSHA General Duty Clause expectations and industry best practices for electrified equipment operations
100+ Years of Safety Expertise Behind Every Workshop
DEKRA expertise in safety, high voltage and electrification.
Tell Us What Equipment You're Electrifying
Whether battery-electric equipment is already entering your operation or you're planning the transition, tell us what your people will be working with and we'll help you determine the training that fits your equipment, workforce and operation.
Whether battery-electric equipment is already entering your operation or you're planning the transition, tell us what your people will be working with and we'll help you determine the training that fits your equipment, workforce and operation.
Electrified heavy equipment training prepares operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and supervisors to work safely on and around high-voltage industrial equipment. This heavy equipment electrical safety training covers electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout procedures, safe work practices, and emergency response for electrified fleet operations.
The program is designed for terminal and port operators, logistics companies, industrial fleet owners, maintenance technicians, mechanics, engineers, equipment operators, supervisors, and safety professionals. Heavy equipment technician training and high-voltage heavy equipment training can be adapted to the responsibilities and potential electrical exposure of each workforce role.
Training can be tailored for electric forklifts, reach stackers, top handlers, terminal tractors, yard tractors, straddle carriers, electric buses, hybrid equipment, and other industrial vehicles. This may include electric forklift safety training, terminal equipment safety training, port equipment safety training, battery-powered heavy equipment training, and electric construction equipment training.
Yes. DEKRA customizes industrial equipment safety training around the organization’s equipment, operating environment, maintenance procedures, and workforce responsibilities. This approach allows electrified industrial fleet training to address the specific vehicles, tasks, electrical hazards, and operating conditions employees encounter during their daily work.
Yes. The program combines classroom instruction with practical, hands-on activities that allow participants to apply safe work practices in realistic operating environments. This approach strengthens heavy equipment safety training and industrial fleet safety training by connecting electrical hazard awareness with the equipment and tasks employees perform.
Training covers high-voltage hazard awareness, lockout/tagout procedures, equipment specific hazards, battery charging safety, personal protective equipment selection, safe work practices, and emergency response. High-voltage industrial equipment training also prepares participants to recognize electrical risks when working on or around electrified heavy equipment.
Yes. The program helps organizations transition to electrified fleets by preparing employees to recognize hazards, work safely around high-voltage equipment, and support reliable operations as new equipment is introduced. Logistics fleet safety training and electrified fleet safety training can help integrate these practices across operational, maintenance, and supervisory roles.
Yes. The program aligns with NFPA 70E principles, OSHA General Duty Clause expectations, and industry best practices for electrified equipment operations. This alignment helps organizations provide consistent heavy equipment electrical safety training while addressing the hazards associated with high-voltage and battery-powered industrial equipment.