ELECTRICAL &
ARC FLASH AWARENESS
The Occupational Health and Safety Act places a clear duty on employers to ensure their workers are protected from the hazards of electrical energy. This course is designed for workers who operate electrical machines or work around electricity and must be aware of the potential hazards and risk of injury.
Workers who may be exposed to the hazards of electricity and arc flash must have a full understanding of the possible hazards, hazard categorization, appropriate PPE selection and safe work procedures.
COURSE LENGTH
This course consists of a 3-hour classroom theory session and meets the requirements of the MOL and CSA standard Z462.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
- Workbook
- Legislation
- CSA Standards
- Best Practices
- Case Studies
- Written Evaluation
- Wallet Card / Certification
LEARNING FOCUSES
- Electrical basics
- Electricity and the body
- The hazards of arc flash
- Arc flash mitigation
- Safe limits of approach
- Recognizing roles and responsibilities
- Selecting appropriate PPE and clothing
- Describing safe work practices
Following successful completion of the course, participants receive proof-of-training wallet cards. Upon request, employers receive a record of training, attendance signatures, as well as copies of the wallet cards.
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