An onsite course covering the hazards of working on or near energized electrical conductors and equipment, with particular emphasis on arc flash. The class covers what the regulations require, how to read the labels on your own equipment, how to select and wear PPE correctly, and hands-on lockout/tagout practice.
The training is delivered by licensed Professional Engineers who perform arc flash studies. That matters when someone asks a real question about their own switchgear.
Course content
- NFPA 70E requirements and how they relate to OSHA enforcement
- Reading an arc flash label: incident energy, boundaries, PPE category
- Shock hazard and approach boundaries
- Proper selection of arc-rated PPE
- Proper installation and wear of PPE — the part most commonly done wrong
- Hands-on lockout/tagout procedures
- Energized electrical work permits and when one is required
- Site-specific electrical safety policies, where you have them
Session formats
- 8-hour session for employees with no previous arc flash training
- 4-hour refresher for employees meeting their annual requirement
- Multiple sessions scheduled around shift coverage so production keeps running
Employees shall be trained to understand the specific hazards associated with electrical energy, and retraining shall be performed at intervals not to exceed three years. Retraining is also required when supervision or annual inspection indicates the employee is not complying with safe work practices, when new technology or procedures are introduced, or when job duties change.
Labels that teach
Where we produce your arc flash labels, we can add a QR code linking directly to a short video covering the PPE requirements for that equipment's incident energy range. A worker standing at the panel can scan it and see exactly what to wear, without going back to find a binder.
Under 1.2 cal/cm²
PPE requirements for the lowest incident energy range.
Watch video1.2 to 12 cal/cm²
Arc-rated clothing and equipment for the common mid range.
Watch videoOver 12 cal/cm²
Arc flash suit requirements above 12 cal/cm².
Watch videoOver 40 cal/cm²
What to do when incident energy exceeds available PPE ratings.
Watch videoTalk to the engineer who does the work
No sales team. You speak directly with a California licensed Professional Engineer about your equipment, your schedule, and what the study will actually cost.