Corporate Training By Zack Academy - NFPA Qualified Electrical Worker

Why Should You Take This NFPA Qualified Electrical Worker Course?

This NFPA Qualified Electrical Worker program will provide an overview of electrical safety requirements from OSHA’s general industry standards as well as the most recent National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E which has just been updated in 2015 with some significant changes. This program will address electrical safety work practices, including arc flash protection under all regulatory standards. High EH&S offers a comprehensive and integrated program which addresses electrical safety. 

Who Should Attend This NFPA Qualified Electrical Worker Course?

• Safety Managers
• Plant Managers
• Electrical Workers

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

1. Interpret NFPA 70E panel labels and apply this information in establishing safe work requirements.
2. Explain the three occasions when energized work is permitted by OSHA and the NFPA.
3. Demonstrate how to lockout a system using an enhanced procedure which is compliant with OSHA and NFPA 70E arc flash requirements.
4. Know the Hazard Classifications for PPE for arc flash and how to select the appropriate gear.
5. Explain how electrical circuits operate and the impact of electricity and arc flash on the body.
6. Apply the various boundaries for protection to electrical work.
7. Determine the Arc Flash Boundary using tables when labels are not available.