Today, battery‑powered electric vehicles are no longer uncommon, and more and more people are encountering them. Because these batteries have high voltage and may cause harm to the human body, care should be taken when handling electric vehicles. In this training, you will learn what to look out for when handling electric vehicles, the hazards they present, and the requirements for recycling, storing and transporting batteries. This training is based on German standards and laws.

• Understand the structure of batteries
• Understand relevant German laws and regulations
• Understand the hazards of battery‑driven vehicles
• Understand risk limits and protective measures
• Master the procedures in the event of electrical accidents
• Understand the requirements for battery recycling, storage and transport

• Employees from repair shops, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and research institutions who will work with batteries or battery‑driven vehicles and/or systems, or may come into contact with them.

• Battery structure
• German laws and regulations
• Hazards of battery‑driven vehicles
• Risk limits and protective measures
• Procedures in the event of electrical accidents
• Battery recycling, storage and transport