E-Vehicle Safety WORKSHOP

Welcome to the E-Vehicle WORKSHOP!

Join is at SkillZONE on Wednesday 10th Sepetmber.

The rising popularity of e-mobility devices in the UK has unfortunately coincided with a rise in fire safety concerns, with the shortcomings in safe storage provisions becoming apparent as most older buildings simply weren’t constructed with these modern devices in mind. Private e-scooters have been available to purchase in the UK since around 2015. Private e-scooters are illegal to use on roads and in public places in the UK.

Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service (GFRS) have seen an increase in lithium battery operated units involved in fires. The main power component of e-mobility devices, lithium-ion batteries are highly sensitive products, and any neglect of optimum maintenance and storage conditions will only exacerbate fire safety concerns and enable risks to personal and building safety.

Those involved in building management ultimately find themselves in a difficult situation regarding e-mobility devices. While tenants may already be aware of safe storage practices and own a product from a reputable manufacturer, they simply cannot assume that risk for themselves. Landlords are also obligated under the Fire Safety Order to ensure that tenants in rented dwellings are not exposed to fire risks.

GFRS are holding an e-vehicle event to highlight and promote solutions to help businesses and landlords resolve issues around secure charging facilities, safe storage guidance and fire safety information based on e-vehicle safety.