Arc Flash Safety
Online Training Certification Course
NFPA 70/70E, IEEE 1584, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S
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This arc flash certification course covers regulations for both electrical and fire safety. Course content includes fundamental electrical concepts, hazard control measures, and electrical industry safety standards. It will help you identify circumstances that can create arc flashes to reduce the risk of electrical injuries.
An "arc flash" is the result of a large-scale short-circuit that causes electricity to leave its intended path and travel through the air from one conductor to another or to the ground. It is better to prevent an arc flash than live through one. Injuries include shrapnel penetration, burns, blindness, hearing loss, and cardiac arrest, some of which are not survivable. It is critical that workers understand arc flash risks and how to prevent them.
This course is for:
This arc flash training online is designed for anyone who works around or near arc flash safety hazards. Arc flash training benefits everyone from maintenance personnel, electricians, machine operators, to janitorial staff. This safety training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace and save lives.This online certification course is based on OSHA and NFPA 70E training requirements.
Case Study: On October 16, 2014, a Republic Steel Corporation employee sustained third degree burns on her hand and first degree burns on her face from an arc flash that occurred at the company's steel manufacturing plant in Blasdell, New York. The arc flash occurred when the electric technician was removing wiring from a fan motor in an overhead crane and an ungrounded electrical conductor touched a grounded surface, causing an arc flash.
Key Takeaway: The employer failed to provide and ensure the use of effective face and hand protection by its employees. In this case, that would include a face shield and rubber insulating gloves. Injuries can be prevented by adhering to OSHA guidelines for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Available languages: 100+ languages - translation provided by Google Translate (Select Language bottom of page)
Governing Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 is reserved for general industry standards. Arc flash regulations are contained in Subpart S.
Because of the nature of arc flash events, regulations for both electrical safety and fire safety apply. Since the 1970s, OSHA has incorporated standards from the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) codes to frame electrical safety regulations. OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S, addresses vital electrical safety requirements, such as design standards, work practices, and maintenance requirements. NFPA 70E arc flash training covers general workplace safety requirements concerning electrical equipment.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Arc Flash Safety Training
- Basic Vocabulary and Concepts
- Properties of Electricity
- Electricity Measurements
- What is an Arc Flash?
- Typical Causes of Arc Flash
- Arc Flash Severity Factors
- Electrical Injury Statistics
- Arc Flash Safety Regulations
- Hazards and Safety Standards
- Arc Flash Hazards
- Electrical Current Properties
- Electric Shock Injuries
- Metal Vaporization Properties
- Vaporized Metal and Shrapnel Injuries
- Concussion Properties
- Concussion Injuries
- Burn Properties
- Burn Injuries
- Flash Properties
- Flash Injuries
- Responding to Downed or Contacted Energized Lines
- Arc Flash Hazard Classifications
- Arc Flash PPE Categories
- Arc Flash Safety Responsibilities
- Employers
- Managers and Supervisors
- Employees
- Hazard Control Measures
- Engineering Controls
- Incident Energy Reduction Methods
- Equipment Alternatives
- Administrative and Procedural Controls
- Arc Flash Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Energy Analysis
- Electrically Safe Work Condition
- Energized Electrical Work Permit
- Lockout/Tagout
- Approach Limits
- Barricades and Guarding
- Warning Labels
- Best Practices
- Written Safety Program
- Education and Training
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Head and Face Protection
- Eye Protection
- Hand and Arm Protection
- Foot Protection
- Body Protection
- PPE Requirements at Hazard Levels
- PPE Inspection and Maintenance
- Practical Arc Flash Safety Precautions
- What to Do in the Event of an Arc Flash
- Safety-by-Design Methods
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses. So you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to hazards such as an arc flash.
To ensure compliance with OSHA safety training standards and NFPA 70E certification standards, arc safety training must be conducted every three years. This online training meets these initial and recurring training requirements.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
Curtis H
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Juliana F
Arc Flash SafetyThe learning experience was good, wished there was more questions for quizzes rather than just one after a certain topic. I did like the real-life examples as this can teach what can happen in certain situations and what to avoid. Overall, super great lesson.
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Michael F
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Josiah W
Arc Flash SafetyIt was good. A more complete summary at the end of materials covered may help some individuals.
Nathan C
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Jordan B
Arc Flash SafetyI learned a lot and I was glad that there was audio so that I could listen and read along.
Will T
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Paul B
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Matthew D
Arc Flash Safetyvery impressed, good pace of learning, useful to be able to review the course before the test
David H
Arc Flash SafetyVery informative. Easy to negotiate. A lot of information on the engineering side reducing arc flash possibilities. Would like to have seen more from the qualifies worker standpoint. Causes of arc flashes, PPE, glove testing, best practices for repowering equipment, etc. but overall very good.
Michael D
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Mark M
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Brad F
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Roberta G
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Sal C
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Mark S
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Maria G
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William A
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Taylor D
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Joseph J
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Johnny J
Arc Flash Safetyim glad I took this course and understanding the risk factors I'm taking by being around all types of exposure that can put me in danger if im not careful. I will carry this we me and use to my advantage. I would continue to be safe and watch my surroundings.this a good course to take and help understand more then what need to know.
Raul V
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Milton B
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Brennan M
Arc Flash SafetyThe course was chock full of information, and the exam was a tough one based on specific numbers and code names. I think that such numbers and important data ought to be emphasized in some way to ensure that we are not trying to remember every number and subsection for the final exam.
Chris L
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Xavier B
Arc Flash Safetythe course was very easy to understand and is very beneficial towards the safety of arc flashes.
Curtis D
Arc Flash SafetyWell done class. Very informative and easy to follow
Francesco B
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Jason P
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Troy A
Arc Flash SafetyI enjoyed the course. It is informative. Hard to make this information interesting but did a good job on not being boring.
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