Basic Electrical Safety / Arc Flash Awareness Training
Levitt Training & Consulting are pleased to offer two instructor led, comprehensive Workplace Electrical Safety Training programs to the suit the needs of all Industrial, Commercial, Construction and Healthcare workplaces.
Basic Electrical Safety Course Overview
Half Day
The objective of this half-day Basic Electrical Safety training is to provide participant’s with a basic understanding of the principles of electricity. This Program is NOT a Lockout training program.
The following topics are discussed with active class participation: Review of electrical safety basics and energy flow, fundamental electrical theory, physical effects of electricity on the body, and a brief overview of electrical lockout. A Basic Electricity DVD and quiz are also part of the learning process. The participants receive a hard copy of the Basic Electrical Safety presentation for in-class use and future reference.
Supervisors, JHSC, H&S Reps, Maintenance/Engineering personnel and any worker who as part of their job, need to be aware of the basics of electrical theory would benefit from this training.
All participants who successfully complete this program will receive a “Certificate of Attendance”. The employer will receive a “Record of Training” that they can keep on file
Arc Flash Awareness Course Overview
Half Day
The objectives of this training are to provide the participants with an understanding of the hazards involved while working on energized electrical components and equipment, including the types of electrical injuries. In addition this training will also provide an overview of the limits of approach- both electric shock and arc flash and appropriate personal protective equipment and other safety equipment.
This training is based on NFPA 70E The Standard for Electrical Safety in the workplace
By the end of this training, the participants shall have a good understanding of the hazards while working on electrical equipment. And be aware of how to prevent injury by being aware of Limits of Approach and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. In addition to common terms and their definition used in electrical safety in the workplace.
Target Audience: Electricians, Maintenance Personnel, Managers, Supervisors, Health and Safety
Personnel, Engineers
The following topics are covered and include: Electrical injuries - Electric Shock, Arc Flash / Arc Blast, Basic review of Lockout concepts, Prevention Strategies, Shock Hazard Assessment, Arc Flash Hazard Assessment, Methods of Arc Flash Hazard Assessment (brief overview) - calculations, table
method, Annex H (NFPA 70E), Hazard Risk Categories, Appropriate Flame Resistant clothing, PPE - gloves, face shield, balaclava, etc.
Please Note: This training involves a detailed practical component on the plant floor, where PPE and other safety equipment will be demonstrated. However there will be no de-energizing of any equipment or working on energized electrical parts.
All participants who successfully complete this program will receive a “Certificate of Attendance”. The employer will receive a “Record of Training” that they can keep on file
Please contact Levitt Training & Consulting at training@levitt-safety.com or call (800) 268-6196 for more information.