Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) Course
Our Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course aligns with the latest 2024 NFPA 70E regulations and meets all applicable safety requirements.
This comprehensive training provides an overview of electrical hazards, focusing on arc flash hazards and the regulatory standards for protecting employees from these risks.
What is an Arc Flash?
An arc flash occurs when electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air between conductors or to the ground.
This dangerous phenomenon can release extreme heat, intense light, and pressure waves, resulting in severe burns, injuries, or fatalities.
Employer Responsibilities
Employers are required to ensure that all electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm.
A qualified person must assess the workplace to identify electrical hazards and establish appropriate hazard controls and safe work practices
to protect employees and prevent damage to structures and equipment.
Course Purpose
This NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety Training course introduces workers to the hazards of working on or near electrical equipment
and covers safety practices from both OSHA Electrical Safety Standards
(29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for individuals who work on or near electrical conductors and circuit parts, including:
- Managers and supervisors
- Maintenance and janitorial personnel
- Equipment operators
- Electricians and technical staff
Compliance with local, state, and federal laws requires these workers to complete Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E).
Why Choose This Arc Flash Safety Training?
- Develops the skills and confidence to recognize and respond to arc flash hazards.
- Equips learners to identify risks early and follow proper safety procedures.
- Reduces the risk of incidents, injuries, and fines through best practices.
- Promotes safer work environments and ensures compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E.
What You'll Learn
- Identify arc flash and shock hazards and understand their serious risks.
- Follow OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements.
- Implement safe work practices such as creating an electrically safe work condition and applying lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Choose, inspect, and properly use arc-rated PPE and insulated tools.
- Read and interpret arc flash labels and approach boundaries to assess hazards.
- Respond effectively in an arc flash emergency using proper reporting, first aid, and CPR techniques.
Upon completion of the Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course, participants will be able to:
- Define an arc flash and grasp the associated hazards.
- Comprehend the correlation between OSHA regulations and NFPA standards.
- Understand the concept of an “electrically safe work condition” according to NFPA 70E.
- Explain insulation, guarding, and grounding as strategies for controlling arc flash and other electrical hazards.
- Describe the attributes of arc-rated clothing and comprehend the criteria for selecting suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Understand the principles for the safe utilization and upkeep of portable electric tools.
- Explain category (CAT) ratings for test instruments.
- Describe the specifications for labeling electrical equipment.