Electrical Arc Flash Awareness

 Recognize the significance of the arc flash hazard;

 Define arc flash;

 Recall common causes of injury;

 Identify general precautions and safe work practices related to the arc flash hazard, including personal protective equipment (PPE), labels and boundaries

An arc flash can generate a temperature of up to 19,000 degrees Celsius (35,000 degrees Fahrenheit)! Working in or near electrical panels and systems increases your chance of exposure to an arc flash. It requires that you take extreme precautions. This course will provide information to help protect you from this deadly hazard that cannot be seen or heard, until it is too late. Ideal learners are qualified and unqualified electrical personnel (employees and managers) in a variety of industries with an emphasis on general industry maintenance and fabrication settings.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910: Subpart S - Electrical;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926: Subpart K - Electrical;

NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace