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This course covers the following information:

Arc Flash: "Shock'... and How to Avoid It

  • The danger posed by electric shock.
  • Specific procedures you can follow to avoid electric shock.

Arc Flash: What is "Arc Flash"?

  • Causes of an "arc flash".
  • What happens during an "arc flash".
  • What causes an "arc blast".
  • What happens during an "arc blast".

Arc Flash: Personal Protective Equipment

  • The types of physical injuries that an arc flash and an arc blast can cause.
  • How protective clothing and equipment can shield your body from the heat of an arc flash.
  • How the "arc rating system" helps you choose the right protective clothing and equipment for working in potential arc flash conditions.
  • The limitations of protective clothing and equipment in protecting from an arc blast.

Arc Flash: Creating an "Electrically Safe Condition"

  • That prevention is the best way to guard against arc flash.
  • What is meant by an "electrically safe condition".
  • What types of safe work practices create an "electrically safe condition".
  • How an "arc flash boundary" is calculated.

Arc Flash: Avoiding Arc Flash Situations

  • Staying clear of electrical equipment unless you are a qualified electrical worker.
  • The proper procedures to follow when electrical work is being performed in your workplace.