Thorold, Ontario — Frank Serravalle, owner of Thorold Automotive Solutions in Thorold, Ontario, recently arranged an electric vehicle (EV) safety training event for his staff.
The training event was specifically delivered by Greg Aguilera, International Automotive Consulting (IAC) president and a specialist in EV training and management consulting.
The event took place over the course of two days, with attendees gaining both in-class and hands-on experience. At the end of the event, 20 automotive recyclers were awarded certificates for their efforts in the safe receiving, dismantling and checking of EV components.
As noted by a recent press release, the Recycler Training Course for Technical Staff aims to highlight industry-leading research and collaboration in order to build an easily applicable, competency-based approach to the safe handling of electric vehicles.
In reflecting on the event, Aguilera summarized his approach to training and the opportunity for auto recyclers by commenting that “there is no one size fits all when it comes to handling an unknown and potentially hazardous high voltage system. We lead with education and empower through a systematic approach that leans on teamwork. Our philosophy is ‘slow down to speed up.”’
Additionally, Serravalle further commented that “I’m committed to staying ahead of the curve and I am proud to be taking the next step in automotive recycling by heavily investing in our team’s EV safety training. As EVs become more common on our roads, it’s our responsibility—along with the manufacturers, insurance companies and end-of-life vehicle recyclers—to ensure the safety of our staff and community, and that protection of the environment is always a top priority.”
Serravalle concluded that “the industry has learned valuable lessons from years of working with internal combustion vehicles. Now, it’s time to apply those lessons to EVs so we don’t repeat the same mistakes. Together, we can build a safer, more responsible future by putting safety and the environment above profits at every stage of the process.”
“To all my fellow recyclers—let’s lead by example. We all share the responsibility of handling these vehicles with care, both for the people who work with them and for the planet we live on. I urge other recyclers to join us in this commitment—let’s work together to create a safer and more sustainable future for everyone.”
The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is currently continuing to work with the IAC to expand the delivery of quality EV training for auto recyclers across Canada.
Check out photos of the event below.
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- Greg Aguilera, IAC; Mike Peterson, Thorold Auto Solutions Supervisor; Adrian Le Coyte, IAC
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- Greg Aguilera, IAC and Frank Serravalle, Thorold Automotive Solutions
