Electrical Arc Flash Awareness
About This Course
Course Description
An arc flash can reach temperatures of up to 19,000 degrees Celsius (35,000 degrees Fahrenheit)! Working in or near electrical panels and systems increases your risk of exposure to this hazard, necessitating strict safety precautions. This course offers essential information to help protect you from this deadly, invisible hazard that can strike without warning. It’s designed for both qualified and unqualified electrical personnel, including employees and managers, particularly in general industry maintenance and fabrication settings.
Course Objectives
- Recognize the significance of the arc flash hazard
- Define arc flash
- Recall common causes of injury
- Identify general precautions and safe work practices related to the arc flash hazard, including personal protective equipment (PPE), labels, and boundaries
Requisite Knowledge: None
Target Audience
- Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product
