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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