Hands-On Low Voltage Qualified Based on the NFPA 70E Standard

Course Description

This low voltage qualified course focuses on electrical safety training for employees who work on 600V and below. This NFPA 70E based course goes beyond the theoretical to give attendees a complete understanding of the rules and regulations relating to electrical and arc flash safety and how to apply them in real-world situations.

Based on the 2018 NFPA 70E, this course helps you and your employees stay compliant with OSHA regulations, and provides updates from the 2015 NFPA 70E to the 2018 version.

This course is current with the NFPA 70E Standard and OSHA Regulations (as applicable)

Students Will Learn

Practical compliance with NFPA 70E electrical safety in the workplace
How to do table-based hazard assessments using NFPA 70E
How to choose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the NFPA 70E tables
Differences between the NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E and OSHA standards
PPE do's and don'ts for workers exposed to shock and electric arc hazards
Standards to use in clothing and PPE selection
Explanations of arc ratings ATPV and EBT, and how they are applied
The ins and outs of flame resistant (FR), arc-rated (AR) clothing and other shock and arc PPE
And more...

Target Audience

Safety directors, Electrical contractors, Maintenance electricians, Linemen, Owners and managers

Prerequisites

None.

Course Outline

Module 1. Electrical Safety Facts/Risks

Module 2. Electrical Related Government Regulations & Standards

    •    Applicable: NFPA 70E/OSHA  
    •    How Standards Are Used  
    •    Key Definitions/Issues

 
Module 3. Shock Hazards & Protection Strategies

    •    Types  
    •    Understanding Shock  
    •    Variables Impacting Hazard  
    •    Protection Boundaries  
    •    Voltage Rated Gloves and Other Shock PPE  
    •    Rated Insulated Tools and Other Equipment

 
Module 4. Arc Flash Hazards & Protection Strategies

    •    Causes/Types  
    •    Arc Blast  
    •    Common Places  
    •    Mitigating Hazard through Engineering Design and Work Methods  
    •    Arc Flash Boundaries  
    •    Practical Application

Module 5. Arc Rated Personal Protective Equipment

    •    Overview  
    •    Protecting Head, Hands and Feet  
    •    PPE Programs: Categories, Levels, Systems  
    •    Environmental Considerations  
    •    PPE Guidelines and Maintenance

Module 6. Job Planning

    •    Elements of Safety Planning  
    •    Job Briefing  
    •    Energized Electrical Work Permit

 Module 7. Risk Assessment

    •    Components of Assessment  
    •    Methods: Tables or Incident Energy Calculations  
    •    Labeling  
    •    Steps to Determine PPE Required  
    •    Task Assessment Exercise

 Module 8. Safety Related Work Practices  

    •    Defining “Electrically Safe Work Condition”
    •    Identifying and Securing Boundaries
    •    Tools and Equipment
    •    Best Practices for Lock Out/Tag Out, Verifying De-energization and LV Grounding
    •    Situational Conditions (Overhead, Underground, etc)
    •    Special Equipment 
    •    Training 
    •    Administrative Guidelines 
    •    Recognizing Hazards and Poor Work Practices

Notes

Where in the NFPA 70E does it say that I need retraining every 3 years?

110.2 (A)(3) Retraining. Retraining in safety-related work practices and applicable changes in this standard shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years. (NFPA 70E, 2018)

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.

Course Length

1 Day