General Safety

NFPA 70E-Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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NFPA 70E

Training course length is customizable based on your needs.

Arc flash dangers such as shock, electrocution, and arc blast are serious hazards. Hazard awareness and arc flash safety training mitigates the risk of serious bodily injury or property loss. NFPA 70E Electrical Arc Flash is the leading standard for determining electrical hazards and protecting employees. NFPA 70 E will be coupled with pertinent OSHA standards that apply to the work employees are performing. Case studies, power points, and video will be utilized in the arc flash safety training program.

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM

  • Electrical Hazards
  • Voltage Level & Degree of Hazard
  • Causes of Electrical Accidents
  • Electrical Shock & Electric Arcs
  • Arc or Flash Burns
  • Accident Prevention Program

FLASH PROTECTION BOUNDARY AND LIMITS OF APPROACH

  • Definitions of Boundaries and Spaces
  • Flash Protection Boundary
  • Limited Approach Boundary
  • Restricted Approach Boundary

ENERGIZED CIRCUITS

  • When is Energized Work Acceptable
  • Use of Energized Work Permits
  • Determining Safe Boundaries

TOOLS AND VOLTAGE DETECTORS

  • Live Line Tools – Types, Ratings, Care and Maintenance
  • Voltage Detectors
  • Direct Contact Type & Proximity Type
  • Procedure for Safe Use of Voltage Detectors

NFPA 70E

  • 2012 and 2014 Updates
  • Definition of Qualified Persons
  • Definitions of an Unqualified Person
  • Overview of Pertinent Tables and Calculations

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

  • Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing
  • Layering of Clothing
  • Cleaning and Laundering of FR Clothing
  • Recertifying Arc Flash Products
  • Choosing FR Clothing and PPE
  • Flash Hood or Switching Hood
  • Hand & Foot Protection
  • NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Categories

LOCK OUT TAG OUT

  • Procedure Overview
  • Installation of Isolation Devices & Tags
  • Utilizing Log Sheets and Audit Forms
  • Protective Grounding