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Arc Flash and Electrical Safety (Copy)

  • Sheraton Four Points Hotel and Conference Center 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062 (map)

NFPA 70E & OSHA Workshop
1 Day Training (see training schedule)
Tuition $475 per seat

(add a copy of the 2021 NFPA 70E Standard for an additional $85)

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Now Authorized as a provider for 6 hour elective for Electrician's license
renewal. Also offering CEU’s for some classes email dean@bostonsafetytraining.com or call 508-272-8815 for details.
Masks are required to be worn if not fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Held at the Sheraton Four Points Norwood Hotel and Conference Center
1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood

Includes a continental breakfast, a boxed lunch & all day snack bar.

Intended Audience: This course in intended for individuals who face a risk of electrical hazards and need to understand the electrical hazards present in their work environment; however, this course is also designed for those who need to answer questions on the direction of current safety programs and how to incorporate new requirements into their safety policies and procedures as well as equipment labeling.

Course Description: ARC Flash Safety / Electrical Safety NFPA 70E Course for Qualified Workers

Eight hour class lead by an industry veteran with 30+ years in the field. Course covers practical application of OSHA and NFPA 70E workplace safety requirements for “Qualified   Workers” This class meets most of the requirements of training as defined in NFPA 70E, Chapter 1, Article 110.2 and OSHA 1910.332 

Objectives: After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify electrical hazards

  • Classify electrical hazards and apply techniques and procedures for safe work practices

  • Identify techniques to create a culture where electrical safety is part of the workplace environment

Topics:

  • Hazards of Electricity-­‐Shock & Arc Flash/Blast

  • Use of Table 130.5 (C) for Arc Flash Liklihood

  • Electrical safety priciples and safety controls

  • Hazard prevention and site evaluation

  • Electrical safety and approach boundaries for qualified and unqualified employees

  • Types of electrical faults and their characteristics

  • Effects of Arc Flash and Arc Blast

  • Overview of Arc Flash Boundary Calculations (Annex D)

  • Selecting flash protection PPE based on incident energy (NFPA 70E Table of 130.5 G)

  • Selecting PPE using PPE categories of table 130.7 (C) (15) (a) & (b)

  • Review applicable of NFPA 70E Tables

  • Correlation of OSHA & NFPA 70E

  • Review of OSHA subpart S

  • Risk Assessment and the Hierarchy of Controls

  • NFPA 70E 2021 Overview of Annexes

  • Compliance requirements and mitigation techniques

Course includes a Certificate of Completion for those who successfully complete the course & Quiz. 8 TCH for MA waste water operator license & 6 Hr. License renewal credits for MA licensed Electrician renewal.

Please contact Dean to Register
dean@bostonsafetytraining.com
or call @ 508-272-8815
Seating is limited to the first 25 students please register early.
Purchase order or Credit Card accepted for payment.

Earlier Event: August 19
Arc Flash and Electrical Safety