Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety in the Workplace

  • Introduction to NFPA 70E®
  • Hazards & Dangers of Electricity
  • Shock, Arc Flash, and Arc Blast
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Developing Safe Work Practices

Electrical Hazards

  • Severity of Electrical Injuries – Examples and Case Studies
  • Shock, Arc-Flash & Arc-Blast
  • Understanding GFCIs
  • Primary Causes of Arc Flashes
  • How to Identify Electrical Hazards
  • Understanding Ratings of Arc-Rated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • The Importance of Grounding Systems
  • Risk Assessment Procedures
  • Emergency Response

Electrical Safety Related Work Practices

  • In-Depth Discussion of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA 70E®
  • Work-Related Definitions
  • Safe Operation of Electrical Meters – Ratings and Categories
  • Establishing Safe Work Conditions
  • Electrical Lockout / Tagout
  • Working On or Near Energized Parts
  • Determining Proper Approach Distances
  • Completing Energized Electrical Work Permits
  • Understanding an Arc Flash Analysis
  • Interpreting Arc Flash Hazard Warning Labels
  • Reading Arc Flash One Line Diagrams
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Electrical Safety Program

  • Planning an Electrical Safety Program
  • Training Requirements
  • Complying with NFPA 70E®
  • Interpreting Arc Flash Analysis Reports
  • Determining your PPE Requirements
  • Documentation of Records

Electrical Arc Flash Risk Assessment Consulting

  • Inspect electrical components for wear and tear
  • Complete audit of equipment maintenance and testing records
  • Evaluate the existing Electrical Safety Program and recommend needed improvement
  • Thorough review of existing engineering reports and equipment labeling