Electrical Safety Standard For The Workplace

Are you in a leadership role where electrical safety is your responsibility In this course, you will learn how to train other personnel in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standards.

Gain an understanding of the basics of standard electrical safety, and learn how to apply training techniques and your presentation skills. 

Standards

• OSHA

• NFPA 70E

Employee Protection

• Engineering controls

• Administrative controls

• PPE

Training

• Development of materials

• Delivery methods

Hazard Analysis

• Incident energy

• Table methods

Hazards

• Arc flash

• Shock

Important Information

Are you approved for VA Education Benefits?  The certificate program associated with this course, if offered in classrom format and on the Atlanta campus only, is approved for VA Education Benefits.

Courses delivered in an online format or outside the Atlanta campus are not eligible for VA benefits.

Required

• EST 7005 - NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

• 2 years of experience in the electrical industry (electrical engineering degree-BS, MS, PhD can suffice for the experience)

• Recommended

• OSHA 3095: Electrical Standards

• Ability to train others in technical topics (a year of training experience)

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for those in leadership roles where electrical safety is paramount, including engineer, technician, maintenance supervisor, plant manager, electrician, master electrician, mechanical supervisor, production manager, safety coordinator, safety health and environmental manager, and electrical contractors.

What You Will Learn

• Training techniques
• Arc flash and blast hazards
• Work practices for employee protection
• Electrical equipment labels
• NFPA 70E and OSHA standards
• How You Will Benefit
• Understand the selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Know how to do an arc flash and shock hazard analysis.
• Identify the elements of an electrical safety program.
• Explain techniques that can be used to train personnel