Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E)

In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K
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Safety And Health Manager

“The course was short and sweet and captured all the important points related to arc flash safety.”

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Electrician

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Brian Scott

Electrical Engineer

"Following arc safety processes is important for me to succeed in my profession and understanding the regulations is important to make right decision in challenging situations."

Adam Lynn

Electrician

"The Arc Flash training exceeded my expectations. The training was short but covered all important points. It will be a extremely valuable resource in my work."

Course Facts

What You Get

Certificate of Completion

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Training Duration

2 Hour(s)

Learning Type

100% online, available 24/7

Course Access Validity

3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.

Device Support

Certificate Validity

36 months, before a refresher is required.

Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course will provide an overview of the hazards associated with working on or near electrical conductors and equipment, with a special emphasis on arc flash hazards and the regulatory requirements for protecting employees from these hazards.

An arc flash is a phenomenon where a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another, or to the ground. The results of an arc flash are often violent. An arc flash gives off thermal radiation (heat) and bright, intense light that can lead to serious injuries or even death.

It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. A qualified person must assess the workplace to identify electrical hazards to which employees may be exposed. This assessment would allow for the selection of appropriate hazard controls and safe work practices to ensure the health and safety of employees and prevent damage to structures and equipment.

This Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course is designed to familiarize workers with the arc flash hazards in their workplaces and the safe work practices set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Electrical Safety Standards (29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

This course is intended for workers who work on or near electrical conductors and circuit parts, including managers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, janitorial staff, equipment operators, and electricians.

The core objective of the Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course is to familiarize workers with the arc flash hazards in their workplaces and the safe work practices that must be implemented to keep them safe, in compliance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K for the general industry and the construction industry, respectively.

Course Objectives

After completing the Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course, the learner will be able to:

Define what an arc flash is and understand the hazards associated with arcing events;
Understand the relationship between OSHA regulations and the NFPA standards;
Understand the concept of an “electrically safe work condition” as set forth by the NFPA 70E;
Describe insulation, guarding, and grounding as methods for controlling arc flash hazards as well as other electrical hazards;
Describe the characteristics of arc-rated clothing and understand the methods for selection of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE);
Understand the considerations for safe use and maintenance of portable electric tools;
Describe category (CAT) ratings for test instruments; and
Explain the specifications for labeling electrical equipment.

Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course Syllabus

This Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course consists of 4 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Course Content

Lessons

Introduction

Lesson 1: What is an Arc Flash?

This lesson will focus on putting into perspective electrical and arc flash hazards. The lesson will explain electricity and the associated hazards, define arc flash and discuss the hazards associated with arcing events, explain factors that determine the severity of an arc flash, and discuss the usage of two types of overcurrent protection devices.

Lesson 2: Regulatory Overview

This lesson will explain the regulatory requirements for protecting workers from electrical hazards such as shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast. The lesson will explain the relationship between OSHA standards and the NFPA 70E Standard, examine the pertinent elements of an electrical safety program, and describe the concept of an “electrically safe work condition” as outlined by the NFPA 70E standard.

Lesson 3: Controlling Arc Flash Hazards

This lesson will focus on several safety principles that can be implemented in the workplace to minimize the associated risks of working with electrical conductors and equipment. Students will learn about how insulating conductors protect people from electrical hazards, the use of guarding as a means of preventing unauthorized people from accessing electrical equipment and installations, the purpose of grounding electrical tools and systems, and how ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) protect people from electrical hazards.

Lesson 4: Arc Flash PPE and Labels

This final lesson will focus on the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how PPE is an integral part of any employer’s workplace electrical safety program. The lesson will define arc-rating and describe the characteristics of arc-rated clothing, explain the methods used for the selection of arc-rated PPE, describe the category (CAT) ratings for test instruments and equipment, and give details on the specifications for labeling electrical equipment.

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may get through the Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course much faster than others. Our Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course will take around 2 hours to complete.

The Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) certification has 3-year validity.

Yes, the Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) certification expires in 3 years.

The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA’s electrical safety standards as codified in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K for the construction industry and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S for the general industry.

Yes, the NFPA 70E Standard requires retraining at least once every three years.

The NFPA 70E is an internationally accepted American National Standard that defines electrical safety-related work practices. The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) looks to the prescriptive-based requirements of NFPA 70E to fulfill the performance-based requirements included in its standards. NFPA 70E fleshes out how the performance-based requirements in the OSHA standards can be met by providing and defining minimum standard industry practices necessary for electrical safety. OSHA is the law, and NFPA 70E outlines ways to comply with OSHA’s electrical safety requirements. This symbiotic relationship between NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical safety standards helps to increase safety in the workplace.

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The NFPA 70E is an internationally applied standard. The electrical safety-related work practices, safety-related maintenance requirements, and other administrative controls in NFPA 70E apply to all alternating and direct current systems. The requirements in NFPA 70E apply to all types of employees, employers, and facilities, including in-house employees, contract employees, contractor employees, general industrial workplaces, and construction workplaces regardless of their location in the world.

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This Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course is designed for individuals who are exposed to arcing events such as arc flash or arc blasts when working in and around electrical conductors, equipment, and installations. Managers, supervisors, technicians, contractors, electrical engineers, electrical inspectors, HVAC installers, repair personnel, designers, janitorial staff, equipment operators, electricians, and safety managers may enroll for this safety training course.

This same Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes.

On successful completion of the final examination of the Arc Flash Safety Training (NFPA 70E) course, you will be able to immediately download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.