Informational session to help decision makers understanding implementing arc flash analysis

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training
with Hands-On Activities & Online Testing

Purpose of Training:

Image Placeholder The Electrical Safety and 70E® Arc Flash Protection training course is designed to save lives, prevent disabling injuries, and prevent damage to plants, building and equipment.

Based on NFPA 70E®, students attending this course will gain an immense respect for the power of electricity. They will learn about personal safety for working on or around electrical systems and equipment, how to use proper materials and procedures for doing electrical work - and the potential consequences for themselves or others if they don't.

Students are given practical instruction that applies specific to their job and tasks while working on or around energized electrical equipment. This course also helps companies' meet their OSHA training obligations as outlined in CFR 1910.331-335.

Training Outcomes:

Attendees will learn to:

1. How OSHA and NFPA rules apply to your workplace
2. The difference between "qualified" and "unqualified" electrical workers
3. Indentify different electrical hazards
4. Understand the damage electricity can have on people and equipment
4. Use proper response methods for electrical safety accidents
5. How to recognize and work in hazardous boundaries
6. Read arc flash data
7. Apply arc flash and shock hazard warning information
8. Use safe work practices to help prevent accidents and injuries
9. How to choose, use and care for electrical safety PPE
10. Use and care for testing equipment and tools
11. The importance of electrical preventive maintenance for electrical safety
12. Electrical preventive maintenance best practices
13. Electrical safety concerns for special equipment and hazardous locations
14. How to apply their knowledge of arc flash safety

Course Agenda

I. Electrical Safety & the Qualified Electrical Worker

A. Codes and Standards: OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, ANSI, IEEE and others
B. Notable Changes to NFPA 70E 2012
C. Qualified Person Requirements
D. Contractor Safety Requirements
E. Unqualified Person Requirements

II. Electrical Hazards

A. Electrical Accidents Overview
B. Shock Hazards
C. Arc Flash & Arc Blast Hazards
D. Electrical Fires
E. Electrical Burns
F. Static Electricity
G. First Responder / Emergency Response for Electrical Accidents
H. Identifying Electrical Hazards
1. Design and Installation Problems
2. Work Practice Problems

III. Electrical Safety Related Work Practices

A. Elements of an Electrical Safety Program
B. Job Planning
C. Working on or near Energized Parts
D. Boundaries and Safe Approach Distances
       1. Shock Hazards
       2. Arc Flash Hazards
       3. Overhead Lines
       4. Motor Vehicles
E. Six Steps to Establishing a Safe Work Condition
F. Lockout / Tagout
G. Temporary Grounding Overview
G. Operating Circuit Breakers
H. Energized Work Permit
   J. Housekeeping

IV. Arc Flash Safety

A. Arc Flash & Arc Blast Overview
B. Determining Incident Energy and PPE
C. Interpreting Arc Flash Data
D. Approach Boundaries and Arc Flash Protection Boundary
E. Hazard / Risk Categories
F. Identifying Proper PPE for Arc Flash and Shock Hazards
G. Reading and Using Arc Flash Labels and NFPA 70E Table 130.7(C) (15)

V. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electrical Safety

A. Understanding PPE for Electrical Safety
        1. Clothing & Apparel
        2. Tools
        3. Barricades, Signs and Attendents
        4. Other Protective Devices
B. Proper Care of PPE
C. Testing Requirements of Electrical Safety PPE

VI. Equipment and Tools

A. Test Equipment Safety and Care
B. Power Tool Equipment Safety and Care
C. Hand Tool Equipment Safety and Care
D. Extension Cords and Temporary Wiring
E. Portable Ladders

VII. Electrical Preventive Maintenance

A. Role of Electrical Preventive Maintenance for Electrical Safety
B. General Maintenance Requirements
C. Electrical Studies – Short Circuit, Protective Device Coordination and others
D. Electrical Testing
       1. GFCI
       2. Infrared (IR)
       3. Circuit Breakers
       4. Relays
       5. Transformer Oil

VIII. Special Environment & Equipment (as applicable to students)

A. Batteries and Battery Rooms
B. Electrolytic Cells
C. Lasers
D. Power Electronic Equipment

VIII. Student Demonstrations

A. Identify Shock Hazards and Arc Flash Hazards
B. Select Appropriate PPE
C. Establish Proper Boundaries and Notifications
D. Demonstrate Appropriate use of PPE
D. Demonstrate Appropriate Safe Work Safety Practices within Boundaries

NFPA 70E® and 70E® are registered trademarks of National Fire Protection Association, Quincy MA USA

certificates & CEUs (Continuing Education Credits)

After completion of the Electrical Safety / Arc Flash Training, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and 0.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for each day of training completed.

1 Day Course = 0.8 CEUs
2 Day Course – 1.6 CEUs

testing

electrical safety & arc flash training test

After completion of the NFPA 70E Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training, Online Testing is available for this course at no extra charge. Students who successfully pass the test will receive a certificate of proficiency in electrical safety knowledge.

Electrical Safety Services

E-news

Electrical Accident News

Free Resources

Upcoming Events

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training