EMS 1.4.1

Subcontractor Qualification Standards

To mitigate risks, it is vital to ensure that subcontractors meet stringent qualification requirements before they are engaged. Companies managing EV recovery operations must take proactive measures to verify the training, certifications, and safety compliance of subcontractors. 

WorksafeBC Clearance Letter
The subcontractor must provide a valid WorkSafeBC Clearance Letter as a baseline requirement to demonstrate compliance with worker safety and compensation regulations. This ensures they are in good standing and meet the legal obligations for operating in hazardous environments or situations that involve high-voltage systems and potential chemical hazards.
Certifications or Training Credentials
Subcontractors must have verifiable training in EV-specific recovery operations. Key areas of training could include high-voltage safety protocols, hazardous material handling procedures, appropriate PPE, and documentation certifications if relevant.
Experience in Complex Recovery Scenarios
Subcontractors should provide evidence of past work involving challenging recoveries, which could include examples such as: submerged vehicles, fires or thermal runaway events, or recoveries involving damaged high-voltage systems or large commercial EVs, which demonstrates that subcontractors are prepared to handle the complexities of EV recoveries with minimal risk.
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