High-Voltage Battery Systems
Working on or near EV battery packs and high-voltage components carries a genuine arc flash risk, the same fundamentals that apply in established electrical sectors apply here too.
Sector
Electric Vehicles
Arc Flash protection for teams working on EV production, servicing, and battery systems, where high-voltage risk is a growing part of the job.
Protecting Electric Vehicle Teams from Arc Flash Risks
EV production and servicing is still a relatively young field, and the risks are evolving with it. As battery systems and high-voltage components become standard, the risk profile increasingly mirrors sectors that have worked with high and low voltage electrical equipment for years, utilities, industrial electrical, power generation.
That means the same fundamentals apply. RIDDOR doesn't track arc flash separately from general electrical incidents, so there's no clean EV-specific figure yet, but the underlying physics doesn't change because the industry is new. High voltage is high voltage, wherever it's found.
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What EV Teams Face
The risks that shape what your team needs to wear.
A Fast-Changing Risk Profile
EV technology is moving quickly, and so is the risk. What was low-risk servicing a few years ago may not be today. An Arc Flash risk assessment, reviewed regularly, is what keeps pace with that.
Workshop and Line Environments
Whether it's a production line or a servicing bay, comfort matters over a full shift. PPE that's stiff or restrictive gets worn incorrectly, or not at all.
Battery Fire and Thermal Runaway
Damaged or faulty lithium-ion batteries can experience thermal runaway, a rapid, self-sustaining rise in temperature that can lead to fire. It's a different mechanism to arc flash, but the two risks often sit side by side in EV work, which is why Flame Resistant protection matters here as much as Arc Flash protection does.
Not All Arc Flash Clothing Is the Same
Some garments look like they'll protect your team and don't hold up once you check the rating, the fit, or how it's actually worn on site. We've seen teams assume they're covered when the garment, or the way it's worn, doesn't match the risk. Getting the spec right matters as much as the garment itself.
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What EV Teams Say
Teams at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp were struggling to find PPE that suited the automotive industry. Fabrics were too thick, not flexible or breathable, and workers were overheating and sweating. We gave them something lighter, more breathable, and flexible instead. Less overheating, and now their team actually want to wear it.
"General PPE was never built for automotive work, it's thick, and people overheat wearing it. ProGARM's range gave us a real alternative, especially the shirts, which are genuinely suited to our environment. Our team actually want to wear it now, and as EV ambassadors, they're proud to."
Arne Felsch, Head of HV Safety, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp.
Built to last
Our VXS+ fabric is 100% inherent, so protection doesn't wash out over time. Garments last up to 70% longer than standard alternatives, and every seam is backed by a Lifetime Guarantee. Fewer replacements, same protection.
CERTIFIED PRODUCTS
37 ProGARM products certified to EN 61482-2
Standards that apply to the industrial electrical sector.
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The Resources Specifiers Actually Use
Standards explained. Cal ratings decoded. Checklists you can audit against.
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Frequently asked quesitons
How do we know if we need Arc Flash PPE?
Keeping your team safe is always top priority. Your team need to be protected against an Arc Flash incident if there is a risk of one occurring whilst they work. If your teams work in industries close to sources of high voltage, there is a good chance they need protection. A first step is to conduct an Arc Flash study at your site, a risk assessment that determines the Arc Flash hazards present. An expert in electrical safety conducts the assessment so a company understands the risks their workplace poses, and how to protect against them.
What does an Arc Flash study involve?
Keeping your team safe is always top priority. Your team need to be protected against an Arc Flash incident if there is a risk of one occurring whilst they work. If your teams work in industries close to sources of high voltage, there is a good chance they need protection. A first step is to conduct an Arc Flash study at your site, a risk assessment that determines the Arc Flash hazards present. An expert in electrical safety conducts the assessment so a company understands the risks their workplace poses, and how to protect against them.
Who needs to carry out an Arc Flash study?
Keeping your team safe is always top priority. Your team need to be protected against an Arc Flash incident if there is a risk of one occurring whilst they work. If your teams work in industries close to sources of high voltage, there is a good chance they need protection. A first step is to conduct an Arc Flash study at your site, a risk assessment that determines the Arc Flash hazards present. An expert in electrical safety conducts the assessment so a company understands the risks their workplace poses, and how to protect against them.
