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From page 105...
... 105 7.1 Overview Your transit agency already provides training on new buses, as the components or operations may differ slightly across OEMs and models. BEBs and FCEBs will have many new components and operations that your operators, maintenance staff, and facilities staff may be unfamiliar with.
From page 106...
... 106 Guidebook for Deploying Zero-Emission Transit Buses 7.2 Key Stakeholder Considerations Project Managers • Coordinate with the OEM prior to delivery of the buses to schedule all required training and make sure that you retain a copy of any materials. • Coordinate with first responders to conduct training on potential hazards and response procedures.
From page 107...
... Personnel Training and Development 107 7.3 Staff Training Training provided by the OEM should be clearly outlined in your bus procurement documents and should occur shortly after bus delivery to limit delays in revenue service deployment. Contract specifications should include requirements for training hours, aids, materials, tools and diagnostic equipment.
From page 108...
... 108 Guidebook for Deploying Zero-Emission Transit Buses 7.4 Operations Training The operator's compartment may have different gauges or displays compared to conventional buses. Provide an overview of dashboard controls and warning signals for all drivers and maintenance staff, as well as training on the correct procedure when a warning signal appears on the dashboard.
From page 109...
... Personnel Training and Development 109 7.5 Fueling Processes Training APTA recommends that any staff responsible for ZEB operation and maintenance are familiar with processes, procedures, and hazards associated with the fueling process and that the transit agency staff responsible for specific tasks associated with BEB charging or FCEB fueling should receive additional training on the safe operation of BEB chargers and hydrogen fueling stations. 7.6 Maintenance Training Provide training so that technicians understand how to service and troubleshoot all-electric propulsion, balance of plant (BOP)
From page 110...
... 110 Guidebook for Deploying Zero-Emission Transit Buses At a minimum, safety training should include: • Overview of hazards associated with battery chargers and hydrogen fuel cells, when compared to conventional fuels. • Safe handling and deactivation of high-voltage components, including required personal protective equipment (PPE)
From page 111...
... Personnel Training and Development 111 Shut off the fuel supply of a hydrogen fire before extinguishment due to the risk of reignition. If the fuel source cannot be shut off, the fire should be contained and actions taken to prevent injury and spreading.
From page 112...
... 112 Guidebook for Deploying Zero-Emission Transit Buses 7.7.3 First Responder Training Coordinate OEM training for local first responders in advance of revenue service deployment to ensure proper emergency response procedures will be followed if an incident does occur. Ensure that emergency personnel have the contact information for a designated staff member within the transit agency in the event of an emergency.
From page 113...
... Personnel Training and Development 113 • Emergency Response Guides from Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturers, National Fire Protection Association • Hydrogen Emergency Response Training Resources, U.S. Department of Energy • Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines and Related Technologies Course Manual, U.S.

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