Arc Flash PPE Safety Awareness Training

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.