NFPA 70E-Electrical Safety & Arc Flash
Training course length is customizable based on your needs.
Course Overview
Arc flash dangers such as shock, electrocution, and arc blast are serious hazards. NFPA 70E Electrical Arc Flash is the leading standard for determining electrical hazards and protecting employees; coupled with pertinent OSHA standards. Case studies, presentations, and video are utilized.
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) & LOCK OUT TAG OUT
• FR Clothing
• Layering
• Cleaning and Laundering
• Recertifying Arc Flash Products
• Choosing FR Clothing and PPE
• Flash Hood or Switching Hood
• Hand & Foot Protection
• NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Categories
• LOTO Procedure Overview
• Installation of Isolation Devices & Tags
• Log Sheets and Audit Forms
• Protective Grounding
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