Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Induction for Port Staff

The aim of the course is to prepare port personnel to work safely around electric vehicles in port environments. It highlights key EV risks, such as silent operation, lithium-ion battery hazards, and thermal runaway, while providing practical guidance on hazard identification and safe response actions. Learners will gain a clear understanding of their role in maintaining EV safety when handling RoRo / PCTCs, and car carriers.
     

Upon completing this comprehensive course, port staff will be able to:

• Recognise the difference between EVs and diesel-powered vehicles and understand why they are appearing in ports.
• Identify the main types of EVs and equipment relevant to port operations.
• Dispel common but untrue myths about EVs that could affect your safety decisions.
• Learn how EVs can become unsafe and spot the signs of battery or EV damage.
• Understand their essential role in maintaining your port’s EV safety.
                  

By enrolling your port staff on our EV safety induction training, you will help:

1. Build a safety culture around EVs in your port.
2. Prepare your teams for future growth as EV cargo volumes increase and electrification becomes the industry standard.
3. Reduce liability and demonstrate diligence in meeting health and safety obligations as EVs become standard port equipment and cargo.
4. Protect port assets, infrastructure and reputation from potential EV fire damage through early hazard recognition.
         

• Types of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and where they appear in ports
• Dispelling common but untrue EV myths
• Spotting the indicators for abused or suspect EVs
• How Staff can ensure their own safety when working with EVs in ports.
                                
       

This essential course is designed for:

• Cargo handling personnel who load, unload, and move EVs during daily operations.
• Equipment operators who drive electric forklifts, reach stackers, and EV port machinery.
• Dock workers and stevedores who work directly with EV cargo on RoRo ferries and car carriers.
• Port maintenance staff who service and maintain electric equipment and charging gear.
• Security personnel who patrol areas containing EVs and need to recognise safety hazards.
• New port employees who need foundational knowledge about EV safety in ports.

Whether your team operates electric machinery, handles EV cargo, or simply works in areas where EVs are present, this course provides vital safety knowledge for their daily work.
                                
    

This course has been fully Approved under the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Upon completion of this online course, learners will receive an ABS Approved Certificate for Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Induction for Port Staff that they can download from the Learner Portal and save to their device.
                        

You can purchase this course directly from this web page. For bulk purchase requirements, VIRSEC offers scalable bulk discounts on our courses for teams of any size. Larger groups receive greater savings. To discuss your requirements and get a personalised quote, contact our training team at training@virsec.org or call +44 (0)161 763 4427.