Environmental & OHS Management Systems
for the Safe Handling of Damaged Electric Vehicles
Section One: First Responders
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EMS 1.1 – Communication with Dispatch
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EMS 1.1 – Communication with Dispatch
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EMS 1.1.1 – Introduction
EMS 1.1.2 – Key Responsibilities of Dispatchers
EMS 1.1.3 – Common Hazards to Identify
EMS 1.2 – Communicating with Emergency Personnel
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EMS 1.2 – Communicating with Emergency Personnel
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EMS 1.2.1 – Communicating with Emergency Personnel
EMS 1.2.2
EMS 1.2.3 – Ensure Alignment with Emergency Personnel
EMS 1.2.4 – Key Actions to Maintain Safety and Efficiency
EMS 1.3 – Essential Equipment and PPE for EV Recovery, Transport and Storage
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EMS 1.3 – Essential Equipment and PPE for EV Recovery, Transport and Storage
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EMS 1.3.1 – Personal Protection Equipment
EMS 1.3.2 – Safety Equipment
EMS 1.3.3 – Collective Protection
EMS 1.3.4 – Fire Extinguishers
EMS 1.3.5.1 – PPE Selection
EMS 1.3.5.2 – Intermediate Risk Scenario PPE
EMS 1.3.5.3 – High Risk Scenario PPE
EMS 1.3.5.4 – Summary
EMS 1.3.6 – PPE Based on Hazard Type
EMS 1.3.7.1 – Examples Basic Risk EV Recovery Situations
EMS 1.3.7.2 – Examples Intermediate Risk EV Recovery Situations
EMS 1.3.7.3 – Examples High Risk EV Recovery Situations
EMS 1.3.8.1 – Safety Equipment Selection
EMS 1.3.8.2 – Intermediate Risk Scenario Equipment
EMS 1.3.8.3 – High-Risk Scenario Equipment
EMS 1.3.9.1 – Tow and Recovery Equipment Selection
EMS 1.3.9.2 – Intermediate Towing Equipment
EMS 1.3.9.3 – Advanced Equipment for High-Risk Scenarios
EMS 1.3.9.4 – Action Items
EMS 1.4 – Sub-Contractor Qualifications and Coordination
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EMS 1.4 – Sub-Contractor Qualifications and Coordination
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EMS 1.4.1 – Qualification Standards
EMS 1.4.2 – Communication and Coordination
EMS 1.4.3 – Subcontractor Responsibilities
EMS 1.4.4 – Monitoring and Compliance
EMS 1.4.5 – Policy and Contract Documents
EMS 1.4.6 – When to Consider Contacting a Qualified Hazmat Responder
EMS 1.5 – Initial Scene Assessment
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EMS 1.5 – Initial Scene Assessment
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EMS 1.5.1 – The Purpose of the Initial Scene Assessment
EMS 1.5.2 – Initial Scene Assessment Steps
EMS 1.5.3 – Initial Scene Assessment Factors, Hazards & Recommended Controls
EMS 1.5.4 – Hypothetical Initial Scene Assessment (Basic): Tow Operator’s Perspective
EMS 1.6 – Complex Recovery Scenarios
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EMS 1.6 – Complex Recovery Scenarios
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EMS 1.6.1 – Site Scene Coordinator
EMS 1.6.1.2 – Note
EMS 1.6.1.3 – Hazard Control and Communication
EMS 1.6.1.4 – Scene Emergency and Site Safety Plan
EMS 1.6.1.5 – Specialized Equipment and PPE Selection
EMS 1.6.2 – Hypothetical Complex Scene Recovery: Tow Operator’s Perspective
EMS 1.6.3.1 – No Go Scenarios
EMS 1.6.3.2 – Actions to Take
EMS 1.6.3.3 – The Decision to Stop or Delay a Recovery Operation
EMS 1.7 – Safety Protocols During Initial Scene Assessment
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EMS 1.7 – Safety Protocols During Initial Scene Assessment
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EMS 1.7.1 – General Safety Practices
EMS 1.7.2 – Conducting Visual Checks
EMS 1.7.3 – Submerged Vehicles
EMS 1.7.4 – Fire
EMS 1.8 – On-Site Hazards and Other Important Recovery Considerations
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EMS 1.8 – On-Site Hazards and Other Important Recovery Considerations
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EMS 1.8.1 – Use of Proper Equipment
EMS 1.8.2.1 – Electric Vehicle Safety Features
EMS 1.8.2.2 – Securing and Disabling an EV
EMS 1.8.2.3 – Handling Exposed or Live Wires
EMS 1.8.3.1 – Recovery and Transport Best Practices
EMS 1.8.3.2 – Special Considerations for Heavy-Duty and Commercial Vehicles
EMS 1.8.3.3 – Action Items
EMS 1.9 – Post-Recovery Inspection and Risk Assessment
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EMS 1.9 – Post-Recovery Inspection and Risk Assessment
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EMS 1.9.1.1 – Post Recovery Inspection Practices
EMS 1.9.1.2 – Action Items to Consider
EMS 1.10 – Loading and Transporting Electric Vehicles
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EMS 1.10 – Loading and Transporting Electric Vehicles
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EMS 1.10.1 – Key practices for loading and transporting EVs
EMS 1.10.2 – Case Study: Lake Forest EV Fire Incident
EMS 1.11 – Environmental Protection, Clean-Up, and Waste Disposal
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EMS 1.11 – Environmental Protection, Clean-Up, and Waste Disposal
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EMS 1.11.1 – Key Practices for Environmental Protection and Cleanup
EMS 1.11.2 – When to consider contacting an Environmental Consultant or Cleanup Provider
EMS 1.11.3 – When Emergency Spill Response May Be Necessary
EMS 1.12 – EV Hazards
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EMS 1.12 – EV Hazards
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EMS 1.12.1 – Chemical Hazards
EMS 1.12.2 – Toxic Gases
EMS 1.12.3 – Electrical Hazards
EMS 1.12.4 – Thermal Hazards
EMS 1.12.5 – Hazards Chart
EMS 1.13 – ESVE Safety Considerations
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EMS 1.13 – ESVE Safety Considerations
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EMS 1.13.1 – Unlocking a Charging Cable