National Technology Transfer Industrial Training
National Technology Transfer, Inc. presents

NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Safety with Hands-On Practical Skills Training On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

This training instructs participants on the electrical safety skills needed to perform routine electrical maintenance tasks at less than 1000 volts just as they would in the field.

Course Description/Agenda

Go beyond the theory & knowledge training you're used to. Advance to hands-on practical skills and application safety training. This seminar is designed to save lives, and indeed it has. This is NTT Training's foundation seminar for electrical qualification updated to the 2015 NFPA 70E.

This training instructs participants on the electrical safety skills needed to perform routine electrical maintenance tasks at less than 1000 volts just as they would in the field.

Student are encouraged to bring their own PPE to use in the hands-on labs:

Meter
Gloves
Tools
Arc-rated Clothing (PPE Categories 2 and 4)

What You Will Learn

Topics covered during this training include:

Understanding the NFPA 70E, and the changes in the 2015 edition (This is designed for a qualified person)

Apply OSHA rule 1910.331-335 training requirements and NFPA 70E standards
Understand the effect of maintenance on equipment and how it reduces injury
Test instruments making contact with energized parts
Perform safe electrical work practices and understand arc flash hazards and boundaries
Updated tables and Approach Boundaries: Understand the impact of the 2015 change -- "hazard analysis" has been replaced with "risk assessment"
Construction and maintenance work has been separated from outdoor work
New requirement 320.3 (A)(1) covers risk assessment associated with battery work

Practical Application discussion and hands-on lab activities include:

Simple / Mechanical LOTOTO , (NO Verify absence of voltage)
120/208 Volt disconnect. Electrical LOTOTO , Verify absence of voltage
Check amps (a meter task)
Check volts (a meter task)
Change fuses
MCC Troubleshoot
Using electrical diagrams
Selecting and using voltmeters (electrical test equipment and special tools)

Workshop Agenda

Overivew: NFPA 70E Standard

Article 90 Introduction to NFPA 70E overview
Key definitions in Article 100
Determine the breakdown of responsibilities in your facility

The Hazard Of Electricity

Basic of Electricity
Arc Flash Hazard PPE Categories
Electrical Hazards
- Shock
- Arc Flash
- Arc Blast

General Requirements For Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices (Article 110)

The Electrical Safety Program
Training Requirements
Relationships with Contractors
Use of Equipment
- Test Instruments
- Portable Electric Equipment
- Extension Cords
- GFCI's
Underground Electrical Lines and Equipment

Establishing An Electrical Safe Work Condition (Article 120)

The six-step LOTO process

Work On Or Near Exposed Energized Parts (Article 130)

Limitations for working when exposed to energized parts
Hazard analysis
Energized Electrical Work permit requirements
Energized Electrical Work
Permit Approval process
Description of Safe Work
Practices to be employed
Energized Electrical Work permit Exemptions

Shock Protection Boundaries

Shock Risk Assessment
Establishing Shock Protection Boundaries
- Using the AC and DC tables
Approach Requirements for Qualified Persons
Approach requirements for Unqualified Persons

Arc Flash Boundary

The Arc Flash Risk Assessment
Establishing the Arc Flash Boundary
PPE within the Arc Flash Boundary
Equipment labeling requirements

Other Precautions

Alertness / Situational Awareness
Blind Reaching
Illumination
Conductive articles being worn
Conductive materials
Confined or enclosed work space
Doors or hinged panels
Housekeeping duties
Use of flammable materials
Anticipating failure
Routine opening and closing of circuits
Reclosing circuits after protective device operation

Personal & Other Protective Equipment

General: Responsibilities
Care
PPE Specifics
Other PPE

Interpreting Equipment Labels

Arc-flash information
Shock protection information
Selecting PPE
Boundary Selection

Using The Tables

Identifying equipment and tasks
Applicability of the tables
Determining the table parameters
Determining equipment meets installation requirements
Determining equipment has been properly maintained
Selecting PPE

Working Within The Limited Approach Boundaries To Overhead Lines

Applicability
Specific requirements
Which rules apply: Applicability of other rules and standards
- 1910.269
- NESC

Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements

General maintenance requirements
Substations, switchgear assemblies, switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers, and disconnect switches
Premises wiring
Controller equipment
Fuses and circuit breakers
Rotating equipment
Hazardous (classified) locations
Batteries and battery rooms
Portable electric tools and equipment
Personal safety and protective equipment

Safety Requirements For Special Equipment

Electrolytic Cells
Batteries and Battery Rooms
Safety-Related Work Practices for Use of Lasers
Power Electronic Equipment
Research and Development Laboratories

Practical Application discussion and hands-on lab activities include:

Participants will not be required to don the NTT personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing for task performance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own electrical PPE to class. This provides an opportunity for participants to verify the ratings and conditions of the PPE they use in the field under the instructor's guidance.

Activity Description

Students will use the appropriate procedure checklist to perform each task. When student is not performing a task, they will use the appropriate checklist to audit the task performance of other personnel as assigned by the instructor. Students are to complete all assigned written exercises.

Training Topics Include