Arc flash, electric shock, and thermal runaway from overheated battery top health and safety risks in Ontario mines
On November 9, 2022, Workplace Safety North hosted a webinar, “Mining Safety: New Research on Root Causes of Battery Electric Vehicle Fires.”
In December 2021, with the support of the Mining Legislative Review Committee (MLRC) and the Ministry, WSN planned and facilitated a root cause analysis of the risk of battery electric vehicle fires. The group of subject matter experts from the mining industry met to take a deep dive into the root causes and controls for this top industry risk.
The risk-based research draws on industry, worker, management, health and safety association, and Ministry knowledge of risk. The approach draws on real-life insights into risk management and operations research, and decision science.
YouTube Video: “Mining Safety: New Research on Root Causes of Battery Electric Vehicle Fires" https://youtu.be/AC4_dj9rb3E
Discussion topics
- Top health and safety risks associated with the operation and maintenance of battery electric vehicles
- Top root causes of battery electric vehicle fires
- Short-term and long-term control activities to prevent vehicle fires associated with arc flash, electric shock, and thermal runaway
- Communicating risk and prevention in the sector
Resources
News article - Industry experts analyze causes of battery electric vehicle fires
Mining poster - Top 10 Risks for Battery Electric Vehicles
Mining poster - Top Root Causes of Battery Electric Vehicle Fires
Battery Electric Vehicles Risk Assessment Workshop Results
Battery Electric Vehicles Root Cause Analysis Workshop
Recommended Practices for Battery Electric Vehicles in Underground Mining - Global Mining Guidelines Group
Battery Electric Vehicles – free workplace safety resources
Mining Health and Safety Risk Assessments and Root Cause Analyses