FCS-21200-12 2012 Focus Electric Emergency Response Guide Page 14 of 23
APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE
• If possible, isolate and avoid contact with high-voltage vehicle components. If
contact with the high-voltage system cannot be avoided, Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) such as splash shield or safety goggles, gloves (latex, rubber or
Nitrile), an apron or overcoat, and rubber boots are required when handling
damaged batteries. Exposure to electrolyte could cause skin and/or eye irritation/
burns. If exposed, rinse with large amounts of water for 10-15 minutes.
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY PACKS - CONTINUED
WARNING: DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES SUBMERGED IN WATER PRESENT A
POTENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND
WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SAFETY GEAR,
INCLUDING HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC
JEWELRY, INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTRACT THE
VEHICLE UNTIL THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HAS DISCHARGED INDICATED BY THE
ABSENCE OF BUBBLING OR FIZZING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
• If the battery is exposed to intense heat (or other abusive conditions), it is
possible that flammable gases and liquid (electrolyte) have been released from the
cells. The gases include combustible hydrocarbons such as methane, toxic gases
such as carbon monoxide, and very small amounts of eye/skin/lung irritants such
as hydrofluoric acid could be released from the battery. Appropriate precautions
should be taken to make sure the area is properly ventilated, such as opening the
vehicle’s windows or doors. First responders should wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) and self contained breathing apparatus to safeguard against
thermal, electrical, respiratory, and skin/eye hazards.
WARNING: ELECTRIC VEHICLES DAMAGED BY A CRASH MAY HAVE COMPROMISED
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY SYSTEMS AND PRESENT A POTENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND WEAR APPROPRIATE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SAFETY GEAR, INCLUDING
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC JEWELRY,
INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. ISOLATE THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM AS
DIRECTED BY THE FORD EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE FOR THE VEHICLE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
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