Arc Flash PPE Safety Awareness Training

 

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Our Arc Flash PPE Safety Awareness Training Course is conducted by our experienced training instructor. Our Training Course is carried out on-site with each session usually taking 2 hours.

With an ever increasing duty on employers to ensure the safety, health and welfare of people at work, this course will give you a very good overview of Arc Flash Hazards and the importance of wearing appropriate Arc Flash PPE. For further information or to arrange your Arc Flash PPE Safety Awareness Training, visit our dedicated website www.arcflash.ie or call us on 057 866 2162.

COURSE AIM:

Personnel undertaking service or maintenance work on industrial equipment will get a good overview of Arc Flash hazards and the importance of wearing appropriate Arc Flash PPE.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Our course syllabus is comprehensive and includes the following:

  • Types of Arc Flash & Intensity
  • Arc Flash Hazards – Causes, Incidents & Injuries
  • Health and Safety Legislation in Ireland & UK – brief overview
  • Arc Flash Standards including IEEE 1584 Standard& NFPA 70E
  • Arc Flash Boundary & Labelling on Electrical Panels
  • Arc Flash PPE – Understanding Certification, Standards, Arc Rating & Symbols
  • The Role of Protective Workwear against Arc Flash
  • Types of Arc Flash PPE
  • Arc Flash PPE – Proper Use & Care Guide

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

On completion of the course you will have a very good understanding of:

  • What is Arc Flash?
  • Arc Flash Hazards and Incidents
  • Arc Flash Legislation & Standards – a brief overview
  • Arc Flash Boundary and Labelling on Electrical Panels
  • Arc Flash PPE – Certification, Standards and Ratings
  • Arc Flash PPE – different types of garments
  • Arc Flash PPE – Proper Use and Care Guide

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION:

We have been assessed by NSAI to ISO Standard 9001:2008. On passing an examination, you will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.

COURSE DURATION:

Our Training Courses are held in either Portlaoise or on-site depending on your preference. Each session usually takes 2 hours.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Personnel including EH&S Personnel, Safety Officers, Plant Managers, Engineers, Maintenance and Operatives undertaking service or maintenance work on industrial equipment.

TRAINER’S PROFILE:

Our trainer has over 10 years’ experience in the electrical industry and 4 years as a Trainer. Qualifications include:

  • FETAC Level 6 – -Train the Trainer
  • FPX Leadership and Project Management
  • FETAC Level 6 – -Electrician
  • City & Guilds Level 3 –
    Inspection, Testing & Verification of Electrical Equipment

In addition to this, we have an excellent Arc Flash PPE knowledge as we are authorised distributors for the main suppliers including ProGARM, Fristads and Tranemo.


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