Electrical Arc Flash Awareness

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 and requires extreme precautions. Take this course to learn about this deadly hazard that cannot be seen or heard until it is too late. Ideal learners are workers in a variety of industries and settings.

 Recognize the significance of the arc flash hazard;

 Define arc flash and arc blast

 Recall common causes of injury in an arc flash

 Identify general precautions and safe work practices such as personal protective equipment (PPE), labels and boundaries used to control arc flash hazards;Recall the elements of an electrical safety program

OSHA 29 CFR 1910: Subpart S - Electrical;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926: Subpart K - Electrical;

NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace