
Arc Flash Safety
Electrical
Course Number: AFS-301

Course Description:
AFS-301 ARC FLASH SAFETY based on NFPA 70E
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard for electrical safety in the workplace, 70E, is widely recognized as the best practices for electrical safety. This training course educates workers about the 2024 NFPA 70E and electrical safety work practices. This training instructs participants on the electrical safety skills needed to perform routine electrical maintenance tasks at less than 1000 volts just as they would in the field. At the end of this course an attendee will be able to inspect, use and maintain personal (PPE) and other protective equipment. The course allows an understanding how to safely maintain electrical equipment and reduce causes for injury. Learn how to verify an electrically safe work condition and perform maintenance on 480 volt motor control equipment. In addition, learning to perform assured equipment grounding conductor checks are covered. Anyone working around electricity would benefit from this course. Mechanics, electricians, millwrights learn to be safe.
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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 newfound 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. Call, email or check the website for the next time this course is scheduled at the MTI training center. On-site sessions? Request a quick 48-hour turnaround quote.
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CLASS FORMATS AVAILABLE:
MTI Hands-On Center
On-Site (Your Location) Ask for Quote
Quick Quote Available in 48 hrs.
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CLASS DURATION
7.5 hours of instruction (30% Hands-On Activities)
1-day course: $795 per person
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Free Materials included:
Ugly’s 70E Electrical 2024 Reference ($30)
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Course Syllabus
​​GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTRICAL
SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES
(CFR29/1910 GENERAL INDUSTRY)
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Identify & Interpret OSHA 1910
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Identify & Interpret NFPA 70E according to job task
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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
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Proper PPE
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Transient Voltage
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 & Restricted Boundaries
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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 Unqualfied 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 ESSENTIAL ITEMS
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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
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Recognizing the advantages of Current-Limiting Fuses & new fault levels after installation
Course Pictures
PPE is Mandatory:

PPE is Critical:

Properly Trained:

Locked for a Reason:
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Safety First:
