According to OSHA, there are up to ten arc flash incidents daily in the United States, with more than 3,600 disabling electrical contact injuries annually. Arc flash incidents are extremely dangerous and can result in injuries, hospitalizations, and fatalities. These incidents can be prevented with proper safety training and best practices.
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training and Arc Flash Awareness Training ensures that your workers are trained in understanding the standards for electrical safety, how to mitigate and prevent electrical hazards, safety related maintenance requirements, administrative controls, and more.
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training and Arc Flash Awareness Training is for any worker at risk of injury from electric shock and hazards by working on or near electrical conductors and circuit parts. Some examples include:
- Equipment Operators
- Electricians
- Managers and Supervisors
- Maintenance Personnel
All qualified workers who install, repair, maintain, or test electrical equipment or systems are required to have NFPA 70E training.
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training and Arc Flash Awareness Training covers:
- Standards for electrical safety
- How to identify and prevent electrical shock hazards
- ARC ratings
- Transformer current ratings
- Energized Electrical Work Permits
- Lockout/Tagout
- Working on or near live parts
- Standards for PPE
This training is six hours and ensures that your team can identify hazards, prevent and mitigate incidents, and maintain a safe, compliant worksite.
Our experienced safety professionals provide high-quality training materials and an in-depth presentation with videos and student exercises. The NFPA 70E class is interactive and engaging. Our certified instructors will answer student questions and welcomes the sharing of their own experiences. After the class, students will be issued completion cards. Complete training documentation will be given for your records.
Ensure that your worksites are in compliance and that your workers are safe with NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training and Arc Flash Awareness Training. Contact us today to learn more at 804-355-7255.
