Occupational risk management of equipment intended for charging electric vehicles

Abstract

Implementing the objectives set at the European and national level to minimize dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the impact of transport on the environment by introducing fiscal facilities has led to an increase in the market for electric vehicles. This increase requires the development and expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The transition from the supply of classic fuel vehicles to the electric ones led to the elimination of some risks and the appearance of new risks for the charging stations’ maintenance staff and the users. The study presents research on the identification of technical and safety requirements specific to a category of work equipment used to charge electric vehicles - charging stations. The technical and safety requirements applicable to electric vehicle charging stations have the role of providing the criteria underlying the management of the necessary risk management of both manufacturers and users and entities that ensure the maintenance of this equipment to adopt highly technical solutions.