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Emergency Procedures
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Initial Response:
The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a NEXO at an emergency
scene. All other operations should be consistent with your department's standard operating
procedures or guides. Hydrogen 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) and safety gear, including high
voltage safety gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry, including watches and rings.
Identify
When dealing with a NEXO at the scene of an accident, emergency responders should always
assume that it is a electric model until it can be proven otherwise using the identification features
outlined in this ERG. External badging will usually be the first clue but it can often be hidden by
damage caused in a crash. Always be sure to inspect multiple sides of the vehicle as well as using
the clues found under the hood and in the interior of the vehicle.
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