Electric Vehicle Safety Training

Electrification immediately changes your organization’s risk profile.

These systems introduce electrical, battery, and stored energy hazards that traditional safety programs were not designed to manage.

Structured, role-based training aligned to your actual equipment is no longer optional.

DEKRA delivers instructor-led Electric Vehicle Safety Training tailored to your specific equipment, operating environment, and workforce roles.

If your organization is adding or expanding electrified fleet assets, now is the time to ensure your workforce is properly trained.

Choose Your Training Path

Training is tailored to your equipment, operating environment, and workforce roles.

Electric Vehicle Safety Training (EVST)

For organizations operating electrified vehicles across automotive, industrial, maritime, and mixed fleet environments.

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eGSE Aviation Safety Training

For aviation operations managing electrified Ground Support Equipment in airside environments.

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Heavy Equipment & Electrified Industrial Fleet Safety Training

For organizations operating electrified heavy-duty equipment in terminals, ports, logistics, and industrial environments.

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Who This Training Is For

Designed for professionals working on or around electrified vehicles, including:

Automotive and heavy equipment technicians and engineers
Aviation GSE technicians and ground handling crews
Maritime maintenance and operational teams
Fleet managers and service providers
Warehouse, industrial, and facility teams
First responders and insurance professionals

If your workforce interacts with electrified vehicles, structured safety training is essential.

What Your Team Will Learn
Aligned with NFPA 70E principles and OSHA General Duty Clause expectations, training covers:

Identification of EV components and associated hazards
Safe approach boundaries and vehicle energization status
High-voltage system risks, arc flash exposure, and stored energy hazards
Battery system failures, thermal runaway, and fire response considerations
Safe work practices and PPE requirements
Emergency response procedures

Training Format

Two-day instructor-led workshops delivered at your site or ours
Private programs tailored to your fleet assets and operating conditions

Training integrates directly with real-world job responsibilities and operational workflows.

Prepare Your Workforce for Electrified Operations
Electrified vehicles are already operating in fleets, facilities, terminals, and field environments. The safety risks are real and they require training built around your equipment and your operating conditions.

If your team works around electrified vehicles, now is the time to ensure they are properly trained.

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