NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Tues., Aug. 2, 2022
8am-4pm

Location:
Arizona Builders Alliance
1661 N. Swan, #144, Tucson, AZ 85712

Each year thousands of people experience severe electrical injuries on the jobsite. Many have limited knowledge of working around electricity. This course provides vital information to reduce injuries and comply with OSHA regulations. This training is required for anyone working live electrical 50 volts or more.

Training is based off of NFPA 70E Standard which is required every 3 years.

Learn Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will demonstrate by attaining a minimum of 80% on the final exam, that he/she is able to:

• Identify common factors of electrical accidents.
• Outline the arrangement of the material in the NFPA 70E.
• Explain the hazards of electrical work and their effects on the employee.
• Describe the main elements in an electrical safe work program.
• Summarize the requirements for establishing an electronically safe work condition.
• Establish the requirements for a shock risk and arc flash hazard for qualified and unqualified employees.
• Select personal protective equipment for shock and arc flash protection.
• Practice safe work practices if an arc flash hazard is present.