Episode 86: Liz Allan and Graeme Warnell - Mitigating Risks and Charging Towards a Cleaner Future

Episode 86: Liz Allan and Graeme Warnell -  Mitigating Risks and Charging Towards a Cleaner Future. 

Liz Allan speaks to Graeme Warnell, Director at EV-Ex-Box, about the intricacies,  potential hazards and mitigation of EV charging risks. Graeme shares his expertise on the crucial need for proper risk assessment and safety mechanisms in installing EV chargers, which could pose fire risks, contamination, and public danger.

Liz and Graeme explore complex issues, from the proximity of EV chargers to flammable materials to the precautions necessary for thermal runaway. Graeme provides insights into the importance of education, awareness, and the active involvement of both local authorities and emergency services to mitigate these emerging threats.

Graeme Warnell Bio:
Graeme Warnell's career is a testament to his extensive experience and bold personal evolution within the energy sector. His professional journey is rich and varied; he worked for 24 years at British Petroleum (BP). His expertise stretches across a spectrum of critical areas, from maintenance, design, and construction to safety and risk management at petrol filling stations in the UK, Europe, South Africa, and Mozambique. However, a profound ethical awakening led Graeme to reassess his role within the oil industry. In a courageous move, he turned away from his most lucrative position, propelled by a moral imperative to disassociate from the industry on a deep level. Embracing this new direction, he established his consultancy with a clear mission: to guide organisations toward enhanced safety practices and towards a greater commitment to environmental protection and holistic design and management of systems.

Graeme Warnell Links:
Website https://www.ev-exbox.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemewarnell

Episode Keywords:
EV charging infrastructure, risk assessment, safety mechanisms, fire hazards, environmental protection, clean energy transition, vapour cloud explosion, emergency egress, legal compliance, air quality, pollution relocation, waste disposal practices, environmental challenges, global data on EV fires, electric vehicle battery, thermal runaway, emergency services, car park safety, flammable materials, charging safety, risk management, local authority engagement, security measu