Safety Training Workshop

Arc Flash/Blast Protection

A 1/2 day Electrical Safety Workshop on Section 1 of the NFPA 70ETM Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace to help comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC).

Electrical Trades and Professional Representatives will:

• Raise awareness of the potential safety hazards when working on or near electrical equipment
• Review OHSA and OESC regulation and codes with respect to worker safety near energized electrical equipment
• Focus on the specific electrical hazard of an arc flash/blast
• Learn how the NFPA 70ETM an established standard, help comply with OHSA and OESC regulations and codes with respect to work practices/procedures to ensure electrical safety in the workplace
• Recognize what degree of PPE and other procedures may be required to protect the worker from severe injury when working or testing electrical equipment.

Topics Include:

1. OHSA & OESC applicable Regs & Codes
2. Electrical hazards in the workplace
3. Arc flash and arc blast
4. Safety related work practices
5. Electrical safety related work boundaries
6. Focus on personal protective equipment requirements for workers
7. Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment

For more information, please contact the Electrical Safety Authority's Customer Service Centre at 1-877-esa-safe (1-877-372-7233).

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