Benchmark ESS - NFPA 70E / Arc Flash - Electrical Safety Training (Onsite Instructor-Led)
Welcome to Benchmark Electrical Safety Solutions NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Training Program, a comprehensive course that emphasizes the practical application of the standard and highlights best practices for identifying and mitigating the risks associated with arc flash incidents. By following these best practices, you can potentially save lives, prevent injuries to personnel, avoid damage to buildings and equipment, and ensure compliance with OSHA’s training obligations outlined in CFR 1910.331-335.
Our program covers a wide range of topics, including Arc Flash Training, Electrical Safety Training, NFPA 70E Certification, and Qualified Electrical Worker Training. Through these courses, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively navigate the complexities of electrical safety and arc flash hazards.
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Some of the topics covered in our Arc Flash Training include:
– Introducing practical, safe electrical work practices for the Qualified Worker
– Using common sense to recognize and correctly assess risk hazards
– Arc flash safety training and calculation basics
– How-To’s for reading and interpreting labels
– Walking through the proper operation of a disconnect switch (“The Six Steps”)
– Selecting, inspecting, and caring for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
– Understanding what to look for on garment tags
– Assessing actual garment materials/samples, incl. full garments & cutting-edge materials
– Identifying the pros and cons of different safety garment materials
– Demonstrating custom fitting techniques for deriving full PPE benefits
In addition to the above, our program also covers the following topics:
- NFPA 70E Updates
- NFPA 70E / OSHA Training Requirements
- Hazards of an Arc Flash Event
- Factors influencing the outcome of an arc flash incident
- Demonstrating safe work practices
- Proper use of safety equipment
- Selection and use of protective clothing for arc flash protection
- Care and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Proper sizing of PPE and available options
- Basics of Arc Flash Calculations
- Labeling requirements
- Electrical maintenance requirements
- Importance of coordination/mitigation to reduce arc flash hazard levels
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) review based on NFPA 70E guidelines
- Establishing an electrically safe work environment
- Identifying electrical hazards
- Causes and effects of arc flash incidents
- Understanding the biological effects of electrical shock and arc flash
- Professional code of conduct in electrical safety
- Identifying hazards and risks associated with arc flash incidents
By covering these comprehensive topics, our Arc Flash Training program equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to mitigate risks and ensure a safer working environment.
Arc Flash Training and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures go hand in hand because they both address electrical safety and aim to protect workers from hazards associated with electrical equipment.
LOTO procedures are designed to prevent the accidental release of hazardous energy while performing maintenance or repair work on machines and equipment. These procedures involve isolating the electrical equipment from its power source through locking or tagging out, which ensures that the equipment cannot be energized while work is being done.
Arc flash refers to a sudden release of electrical energy through the air, resulting in an explosion. It can occur due to equipment failures or other electrical faults. Arc flash incidents can cause severe burns, blindness, and even death. Therefore, it is crucial to protect workers from arc flash hazards.
Arc flash training focuses on educating workers about the potential hazards of electrical equipment, how to recognize and avoid them, and the safety measures to reduce the risk of an arc flash incident. This training includes information about the causes of arc flash explosions, the potential consequences, and the specific personal protective equipment (PPE) required for working near electrical equipment.
By combining LOTO and arc flash training, workers gain a comprehensive understanding of electrical safety. They learn how to recognize potential hazards, how to properly use LOTO procedures to isolate equipment, and how to select and use appropriate PPE to protect themselves from arc flash incidents.
Additionally, both LOTO and arc flash training help organizations comply with relevant safety regulations, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. OSHA’s standard 1910.147 focuses on LOTO procedures, while standard 1910.269 addresses protection from electrical hazards, including arc flash. Providing both LOTO and arc flash training ensures compliance with these regulations and helps create a safer work environment.
Regular training, including annual arc flash training, is essential to reinforce knowledge, increase awareness, and keep workers up to date with the latest safety procedures and best practices. By conducting arc flash training annually, workers maintain a high level of awareness of electrical hazards and are equipped with the knowledge to work safely around electrical equipment.
Overall, the combination of LOTO and arc flash training is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers and preventing accidents related to electrical equipment.
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