NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace and Arc Flash Training
Introduction to Arc Flash Safety – Approximately 3 Hours
- History of NFPA 70E
- Who is covered
- OSHA’s Role in enforcement
- Introduction to Arc Flash Safety
- Definitions
- What is Arc Flash
- Arc Flash Hazard Assessment
Flash Protection Boundary and Limits of Approach – Approximately 1 1/2 Hours
Definition of Boundaries and Spaces
- Arc Flash
- Shock Hazard
- Limited approach boundary
- Restricted approach boundary
- Prohibited approach boundary
Qualified Persons and Energized Electrical Work Permits Approximately 1 Hour
OSHA Provisions for Energized Circuit Requirements
- Qualified Personnel
- Unqualified Personnel
NFPA 70E Safe Work Distances
- Qualified and Unqualified Personnel
- Work Permits
Protective Clothing and PPE for Arc Flash – Approximately 1 1/2 Hours
Arc Flash Rating Systems
- ATPV
- EBT
- HAF
Work Clothing Burn Characteristics
- Natural Fibers
- Man Made Fibers
Protective Clothing Layering
- Single Layers
- Multi Layers
Protective Clothing
- Care and Cleaning
- Expected Wear Life
Eye, Ear and Face Protection
- Safety Glasses
- Faceshields
- Ear plugs
NFPA 70E Article 205 General Maintenance Requirements – Approximately 1 Hour
205.2 Single-Line diagrams
NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- ANSI/NETA MTS
This training is conducted by Jerry Bennett, an authorized OSHA 502 Outreach Trainer. He has been instructing OSHA 10 hour, OSHA 30 hour, as well as Electrical Safe Work Practices/NFPA 70E classes since 2004. Mr. Bennett is a journeyman electrician with more than seventeen years of experience, being employed with Hilscher-Clarke Electric since 2001. Starting in 2007, his focus has been on Preventative Maintenance and Testing as well as Arc Flash Risk Assessment’s for NFPA 70E compliance. Mr. Bennett is a Level I Thermographer with extensive experience in thermal imaging and testing on electrical systems as part of a preventative maintenance program.