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EV Environmental & OHS Management Systems, Section Three
EMS 3.1 – Facility Risk Assessment
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EMS 3.1 – Facility Risk Assessment
5 Topics
EMS 3.1.1 – Steps to EV-Proof Your Facility
EMS 3.1.2 – Conducting a Risk Assessment
EMS 3.1.3 – Tools and Resources
EMS 3.1.4 – Example Isolation Storage Areas
EMS 3.1.5 – Best Practices for Isolation Spaces
EMS 3.2 – Secondary Inspection of the Vehicle Post-Delivery
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EMS 3.2 – Secondary Inspection of the Vehicle Post-Delivery
9 Topics
EMS 3.2.1 – Primary Objectives of a Secondary Inspection
EMS 3.2.2 – Inspection Process Overview
EMS 3.2.3 – Secondary Inspection Checks
EMS 3.2.4 – Protocols for Temporary Storage Facilities
EMS 3.2.5 – Protocols for Recycling Facilities & Longer-Term Storage Sites
EMS 3.2.6 – Queuing and Isolation
EMS 3.2.7 – Final Preparations for Inventory
EMS 3.2.8 – Ongoing Monitoring for Long-Term Storage
EMS 3.2.9 – Table Summarizing the Steps and Responsibilities
EMS 3.3 – When to Move EV from Isolation
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EMS 3.3 – When to Move EV from Isolation
3 Topics
EMS 3.3.1 – Best Practices for Relocating or Processing a High-risk Vehicle
EMS 3.3.2 – When to Safely Move a Vehicle out of Isolation
EMS 3.3.3 – Action Item
EMS 3.4 – Tarping & Toxic Fumes
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EMS 3.4 – Tarping & Toxic Fumes
5 Topics
EMS 3.4.1 – When and Why to Use Tarping
EMS 3.4.2 – Safety Risks Associated with Tarping
EMS 3.4.3 – Best Practices for Tarping
EMS 3.4.4 – Case Study: Lithium Battery Fire at the Port of Montreal
EMS 3.4.5 – Key Lessons from the Incident
EMS 3.5 – Secondary Tow Recommendations
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EMS 3.5 – Secondary Tow Recommendations
1 Topic
EMS 3.5.1 – Key Steps, Secondary Tow Recommendations
EMS 3.6 – Hazard Communication & Lock-out Procedures
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EMS 3.6 – Hazard Communication & Lock-out Procedures
1 Topic
EMS 3.6.1 – Lock-out Procedures
EMS 3.7 – Storage Considerations
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EMS 3.7 – Storage Considerations
2 Topics
EMS 3.7.1 – Damaged EV Storage and Isolation
EMS 3.7.2 – Summary Actions for Safe Storage
EMS 3.8 – Disposal of Contaminated Materials & Damaged Batteries
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EMS 3.8 – Disposal of Contaminated Materials & Damaged Batteries
4 Topics
EMS 3.8.1 – Case Study: Audi E-Tron Crash
EMS 3.8.2 – Disposal Challenges for Contaminated Materials
EMS 3.8.3 – Key Disposal Guidelines
EMS 3.8.4 – Actionable Steps for Tow Operators and Salvage Facilities
EMS 3.9 – Auction & Sale of Damaged EVs/Batteries
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EMS 3.9 – Auction & Sale of Damaged EVs/Batteries
2 Topics
EMS 3.9.1 – Regulatory Framework in B.C.
EMS 3.9.2 – Key Practices for Auctioning or Selling Damaged EVs/Batteries
EMS 3.10 – Licensed Transporter for Secondary Transport
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EMS 3.10 – Licensed Transporter for Secondary Transport
1 Topic
EMS 3.10-1 – License to Transport: B.C. Hazardous Waste Regulation
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EMS 3.8.4 – Actionable Steps for Tow Operators and Salvage Facilities
EV Environmental & OHS Management Systems, Section Three
EMS 3.8 – Disposal of Contaminated Materials & Damaged Batteries
EMS 3.8.4 – Actionable Steps for Tow Operators and Salvage Facilities
EMS 3.8.5
Actionable Steps for Tow Operators and Salvage Facilities
Actionable steps for tow operators and salvage facilities include:
Ensure personnel are trained in handling hazardous EV materials and follow standardized disposal procedures.
Establish relationships with certified battery recyclers to streamline the disposal process.
Advocate for clearer guidelines and more accessible disposal options for damaged EV batteries.
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