Course Description
Discusses the electrical safety standard that addresses safe work practices for protecting workers from electrical hazards. Provides a foundation of compliance for employers recognizing the importance of NFPA 70E. Objectives include: Review of NFPA 70E standards and OSHA Regulations, path for customer compliance, and where to start. Why do we need electrical safety? What are the electrical hazards? What is an Arc Flash & causes of an Arc Flash? Read and interpret Arc Flash labels, use of tables in 70E, and PPE requirements. Complete an Energized Work Permit, review electrical testing equipment and NFPA 70B equipment testing requirements, thermal Imaging, and inspection testing.
Credits
0.05
Credit Hours Max
0.15
Instructional Method
Lecture (A)
Contact Hours
4
Instructional Method
Laboratory (B)
Contact Hours
2