Arc Flash Safety
Electrical
Course Number: AFS-302
Course Description:
This Arc Flash Electrical Safety course trains workers to be safe while working on or around electrically energized equipment. The course is structured to help companies fulfill requirements set forth in OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S Electrical and NFPA 70E® “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” which requires this type of instructor-led training for anyone working with electrically energized equipment. The program is designed to reduce liability for the employer while establishing a culture of safe work practices. Class includes hands-on work on a 2 vertical metal cabinet type of industrial MCC (motor control center). Many real time examples of component failure have been cataloged and are reviewed.
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Each student will receive class books, work activity sheets, self-test progress evaluations, as well as questions from the instructor to make sure they understand the material presented. It is expected that an attendee will leave the class with the basic knowledge of the subject and possess new found skills to better equip them when they return to their job. A certificate suitable for framing will be issued to each attendee who successfully completes the course.
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Hands-on activities:
30% hands-on activities
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Free Materials included:
Ugly’s 70E Electrical Reference ($30)
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2-day course: $1095 per person
Course Syllabus
GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES (ARTICLE 110)
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The Electrical Safety Program
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Training Requirements
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Relationships with Contractors
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Use of Equipment
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Test Instruments
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Portable Electric Equipment
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Extension Cords
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GFCI’s
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Underground Electrical Lines and Equipment
ESTABLISHING AND ELECTRICALLY SAFE WORK CONDITION (ARTICLE 120)
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The six-step LOTO process
WORK ON OR NEAR EXPOSED ENERGIZED PARTS (ARTICLE 120)
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Limitations for working when exposed to energized parts
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Hazard analysis
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Energized Electrical Work permit requirements
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Energized Electrical Work permit Approval Process
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Description of Safe Work
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Energized Electrical Work permit Exemptions
SHOCK PROTECTION BOUNDARIES
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Shock Risk Assessment
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Establishing Shock Protection Boundaries
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Using the AC and DC tables
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Approach Requirements for Qualified Persons
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Approach Requirements for Unqualified Persons
ARC FLASH BOUNDARY
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The Arc Flash Risk Assessment
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Establishing the Arc Flash Boundary
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PPE within the Arc Flash Boundary
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Equipment labeling requirements
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
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Alertness / Situational Awareness
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Blind Reaching
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Illumination
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Conductive articles being worn
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Conductive materials
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Confined or enclosed work space
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Doors or hinged panels
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Housekeeping duties
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Use of flammable materials
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Anticipating failure
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Routine opening and closing of circuits.
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Reclosing circuits after protective device operation
Course Pictures
PPE is Mandatory:
PPE is Critical:
Properly Trained:
Locked for a Reason:
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Safety First:
