Overview
On January 7, 1976 The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. formed a committee to develop a standard that would serve the needs of OSHA. The first edition was published in 1979. There were a number of editions, culminating with the 2004 Edition.
This particular course emphasizes the Arc Flash Hazards that the standard addresses. This is one of the most important issues facing the electrical industry today. The most pertinent information was extracted from the document and put in an easy to understand format.
This is not a complete coverage of NFPA 70E. That would almost require copying the document, word for word. The intention, instead, is to present enough information to get companies and individuals started on a program where the requirements of NFPA 70E will be implemented. Failure to do so could result in large fines. Any specific issues need to be addressed by managers and engineers and handled on a case by case basis. I strongly recommend that everyone who is affected by this regulation have a copy of 70E for reference.
Some of the more well known regulations such as ‘Lock Out – Tag Out’ were not covered. There are very few places in the United States where lock out – tag out rules are not followed.
Chapters 3 and 4 are not covered in any great detail. Chapter 3 covers special equipment such as Electrolytic cells. Chapter 4 covers Installation Safety Requirements and is similar to parts of NFPA 70, The NEC. There are also 13 annexes, labeled A through M. The ones relating to Arc Flash Safety will be referred to in the course.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding of the Energy Levels Involved in an Arc Flash
- The Four Limits of Approach
- Arc Flash Problems at Different Voltages
- The Required Personal Protective Equipment
- Setting Up an Electrical Safety Program
- Energized Electrical Work Permit
- Job Planning and Planning Checklist
Course
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NFPA 70E - Arc Flash Hazards (Updated for 2009 Edition)
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