Arc Flash Safety

Online Training Certification Course
NFPA 70/70E, IEEE 1584, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S

from the highest rated and most trusted online training company - since 2008.

This course presents an overview of measures to reduce hazards presented by arc flash events. It will cover basic electrical concepts, circumstances that can present the risk of arc flashes, electrical industry safety standards, and hazard control measures when work responsibilities cause you to work on or near equipment at risk for arc flash. Because of the nature of arc flash events, we will review the regulations for both electrical and fire safety.

What are the governing regulations?
Because of the nature of arc flash events, regulations for both electrical safety and fire safety apply. The following list gives a brief summary of the applicable regulations and their concerned areas.

OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 Subpart S-vital electrical safety requirements, including design standards, work practices, and maintenance requirements.
NFPA 70E 2021 Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces-general workplace safety requirements concerning electrical equipment.
NFPA 70 2020 National Electrical Code-a comprehensive set of electricity-related regulations including wiring, power systems, safety standards, and general-use equipment.
IEEE Standard 1584b 2018-guidance for performing arc flash hazard calculations.

Who must take this training?
Proper employee education and training is essential for safe work practices. Workers should be fully aware of the dangers presented by arc flash events and other electrical hazards and the measures to take to prevent serious injury or death. Training procedures should be included in the written safety program and verification of employee understanding of important safety considerations is a key part of their level of qualification and permission to work on energized equipment.

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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).

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Click to Learn More Course topics.

Specific topics covered in this course include:

About This Course
Course Objectives
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

Click to Learn More Course format.

Our Arc Flash Safety Training course consists of content, graphics, audio, non-scored quiz questions and a final exam.

Click to Learn More How long is the course?

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this Arc Flash Safety Training 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.

Click to Learn More How long do I have to complete this course?

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 then you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Click to Learn More How often is retraining or recertification required?

According to NFPA 70E:

Regular retraining for qualified persons in tasks performed less than once per year; Employees must be retrained in safe work practices and in any changes to the NFPA 70E standard at least once every three years. Retraining is also required for non-qualified persons at non-compliance or change of procedure or technology

According to OSHA when the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee who has already been trained does not have the understanding and skill required. Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situations where:

(1) Changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete; or
(2) Changes in the types of PPE to be used render previous training obsolete; or
(3) Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.

Click to Learn More How soon is the certificate of completion issued?

Upon successful completion each student will have immediate access to a printable Arc Flash Safety Training certificate and wallet card.

Click to Learn More Continuing education credits?

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

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Arc Flash Safety

Online Training Certification CourseNFPA 70/70E, IEEE 1584, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S

from the highest rated and most trusted online training company - since 2008.

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Online Training Certification Course
NFPA 70/70E, IEEE 1584, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S