ASE Electrified Propulsion Vehicles (xEV) High-Voltage Electrical Safety Standards

To establish safety guidelines for working with high-voltage electrical systems in xEVs

To promote the use of electric vehicles in the automotive industry

To develop new technologies for electrified propulsion vehicles

To provide training for electric vehicle technicians

Electrocution and shock hazard risks

Fire and explosion hazards

Chemical exposure risks

Noise and vibration hazards

To protect against electrical shock and arc flash hazards

To enhance the performance of electric vehicles

To provide comfort for technicians during repair work

To comply with workplace dress code policies

Providing emergency response training and equipment

Ensuring proper maintenance of electric vehicles

Enforcing strict disciplinary actions for safety violations

Implementing cost-saving measures in electrical repairs

Follow a de-energizing procedure and verify absence of voltage

Disconnect the battery without any verification

Use insulated hand tools to avoid electrical contact

Work alone to minimize the risk of accidents

ASE

OSHA

FMVSS

NFPA

Conditions that are required and must be met

Conditions that are recommended and may be met

Conditions that are prohibited

Conditions that are optional

Greater than 30 V AC rms or 60 V DC

Less than 30 V AC rms or 60 V DC

Greater than 60 V AC rms or 30 V DC

Less than 60 V AC rms or 30 V DC

High-voltage battery pack

Battery Management System (BMS)

High-voltage battery charging equipment

All of the above

An individual who operates an electrified propulsion vehicle

An individual who performs maintenance and repairs on high-voltage systems

An individual who encounters electrified propulsion vehicles in the workplace

An individual who evaluates and classifies the condition of the high-voltage battery