Electromobility

Introduction

Dwindling fossil fuel resources and continued climate change have encouraged the development of new propulsion technologies, mainly in the automobile sector. The electrification of vehicles reduces CO2 emissions and is relevant to attainment of the predefined climate targets throughout the European Union. Electromobility implies a fundamental change of system, in turn representing a major challenge for occupational safety and health. The following article describes the OSH risks encountered throughout the life cycle of electric vehicles. It depicts which sectors and workers are particularly affected, what prevention measures are required and where future…