Electrical Safety – NFPA 70E (6/8 Hour) (USA)

Embark on an extensive exploration of electrical safety practices designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for compliance with NFPA 70E standards.

• Timetable:8 hour(s)
• Certification:Electrical Qualified Person - NFPA 70E
• Validation:3 years

Course Overview:

Introduction: Gain insights into the purpose, scope, and covered aspects of NFPA 70E. Dive into crucial definitions of safety-related work practices, including arc flash hazards, boundaries, de-energized states, and incident energy.

Safety-Related Work Practices: Master essential definitions such as arc flash hazards, boundaries like limited and restricted approaches, de-energized states, and the concept of an electrically safe work condition. Explore fault currents, incident energy analysis, nominal voltage, qualified persons, and the application of safety-related work practices and procedures.

Employer and Employee Responsibilities: Understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in ensuring electrical safety. Delve into general requirements, electrical safety programs, inspections, and the importance of awareness and self-discipline.

Lockout/Tagout Program: Navigate the intricacies of lockout/tagout, the Fatal Five, zero energy state, and the 4 E’s for energy control. Learn about lockout devices, additional training, and the eight steps for effective lockout/tagout procedures.

Work Involving Electrical Hazards: Explore conditions involving electrical hazards, electrically safe work conditions, and considerations for equipment operating at less than 50 volts. Understand normal operating conditions, energized electrical work permits, and elements of a work permit.

Shock Risk Assessments: Gain insights into shock risk assessments, protective measures, shock protection boundaries, and the limitations of approach. Explore arc flash risk assessments, incident energy analysis methods, and arc flash PPE categories.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Delve into the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE. Explore different PPE categories, insulating tools, alerting techniques, safety signs, barricades, and attendants.

Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements: Understand general maintenance requirements, considerations for hazardous locations, battery safety, and maintenance of portable electric tools and equipment.

Practical Session: Engage in a practical session where you’ll conduct risk assessments and risk control, complete job briefing and planning checklists, and fill out an energized electrical work permit.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate safely through electrical work. Enroll in the Electrical Safety – NFPA 70E 6/8 Hour Training for a comprehensive and impactful learning experience.