• Arc Flash Electrical Safety NFPA 70E®

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    Available in both virtual and in-person, instructor-led formats, the foremost goal of this two-day Arc Flash Electrical Safety NFPA 70E® course is to keep workers safe while working on or around electrically energized equipment.

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    • Description

      The course is structured to help companies fulfill requirements set forth in OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S Electrical and NFPA 70E® “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” which requires this type of instructor-led training for anyone working with electrically energized equipment.  As of September 2023, this seminar includes the changes in the 2024 version of 70E®.

      Overall, this program is designed to reduce liability for the employer while establishing a culture of safe work practices among employees; it is a key component of any electrical training program.

    • Course Outline

      Day One - Discussion Topics

      Electrical Safety & the Qualified Electrical Worker

      • Responsibilities & Requirements for a Qualified Electrical Worker
      • Who Sets Safety Standards?: NFPA 70E® & Others
      • Understanding OSHA’s Role in Electrical Safety Regulations
      • Electrical Safety Culture in Your Facility

      Electrical Hazards

      • Severity of Electrical Injuries – Examples and Case Studies
      • Shock, Arc-Flash & Arc-Blast
      • Understanding GFCIs
      • Primary Causes of Arc Flashes
      • How to Identify Electrical Hazards
      • Understanding Ratings of Arc-Rated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
      • The Importance of Grounding Systems
      • Risk Assessment Procedures
      • Emergency Response

      Safety Related Work Practices

      • In-Depth Discussion of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA 70E®
      • Work-Related Definitions
      • Safe Operation of Electrical Meters – Ratings and Categories
      • Establishing Safe Work Conditions
      • Electrical Lockout / Tagout
      • Working On or Near Energized Parts
      • Determining Proper Approach Distances
      • Completing Energized Electrical Work Permits
      • Understanding an Arc Flash Analysis
      • Interpreting Arc Flash Hazard Warning Labels
      • Reading Arc Flash One Line Diagrams
      • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

      Day Two - Discussion Topics

      Safety Related Maintenance Requirements

      • Understanding General Requirements
      • Common Electrical Equipment
      • Premises Wiring
      • Controller Equipment
      • Fuses & Circuit Breakers
      • Rotating Equipment
      • Hazardous (Classified) Locations
      • Batteries & Battery Rooms
      • Portable Electrical Tools & Equipment (PPR)

      Requirements for Special Equipment

      • Electrolytic Cells
      • Batteries & Battery Rooms
      • Lasers
      • Power Electronic Equipment

      Electrical Safety Program

      • Planning an Electrical Safety Program
      • Training Requirements
      • Complying with NFPA 70E®
      • Interpreting Arc Flash Analysis Reports
      • Determining your PPE Requirements
      • Documentation of Records

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