ARC FLASH TRAINING COURSES

OSHA has recognized electrical safety as a primary focus for employees. Employers who allow their employees to work on or troubleshoot electrical equipment shall be trained in the proper work procedures and proper PPE in relation to arc flash. Employees exposed to electrical hazards are required to undergo NFPA 70E/arc flash training on interims not to exceed three (3) years.

The consequences of not performing this crucial training for employees can result in serious fines imposed by OSHA or, even worse, employee injuries and death. Arc flash injuries typically result in burns to the hands, face, and neck, so the purpose of training is to prepare employees for those hazards and teach them how to protect themselves against such hazards. PPE is not the best answer for electrical safety. A hierarchy of controls allows the employer and employee to reach a safe level of work when exposed to electrical hazards. Understanding that PPE is one piece of a puzzle in employee safety means that the employee and employer are working together for the safety of everyone. 

Here at EI, we offer two types of arc flash training, both are instructor led. Our instructors have a wealth of knowledge and experience within the electrical industry to be able to handle all electrical applications.

In Person Training

EI will come to your facility and teach in the normal surroundings of their day-to-day work environment. This course can be customized for the requirements and needs of each location based on the on-site electrical safe working procedures. There are two types of arc flash training that EI offers.

Awareness Training: 2 Hours of Training – This course is taught to employees who are working within the vicinity of electrical staff performing energized work.

Electrical Hazards
Employee/Employer Responsibilities
Basic Understanding of Boundaries
The Effects of Electricity on the Body 

Qualified Person Training: 8 Hours of Training – This course is taught to employees who, in their day-to-day work surroundings, might find themselves working on or troubleshooting energized electrical equipment.

Electrical PPE
Performing Risk Assessments
Understanding of Basic Electrical Theory
Energized Work Permits
Methods of Contact Release

Cost for In Person Training depends on location within the United States, contact ei@ei1.com for more details.

Virtual Training

EI has created a world class online course taught via Zoom by experienced electrical safety instructors. The benefits of having a virtual training means cost savings for you, our client. EI’s online training can be customized for the on-site requirements based on each location’s site specific electrical safe working procedures. The class is an interactive course where the instructors ask for the students to participate with real world examples and applications of electrical scenarios.