2.5-DAYS // LIVE // ONLINE // INSTRUCTOR-LED
NFPA 70E® Electrical Safety for the Qualified Worker Training
NEXT CLASS: February 13-15
* Because this course is a required fundamentals course, NETA does not offer CTDs for this training.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Tom Sandri, Director of training services
Tom Sandri is an industry veteran of 30+ years. Tom spent many years in the field at Philadelphia Electric. You can still find remnants of Tom's first stint at Protec on Youtube. He spent the next 10 years at Shermco Industries, helping to build their training services department while developing internal and external SCORM-compliant online training modules. Tom still found time to do on-site training. Now back at Protec, Tom has built a large portfolio of training offerings that include:
- Self‐Study Computer Based Training (CBT) on our in-house Learning Management System (LMS) with 1-on-1 Instructor Review
- Online Instructor‐led Training (Virtual Classroom)
- eLearning and Classroom (Blended Learning)
- Monthly Live "Third Thursday" Webinars & "Power Hour" Podcasts
ABOUT THE COURSE
GET YOUR WORKERS TRAINED TO THE 2021 STANDARD
- Live Instructor-led: People taking this class for the first time are required by the 70E 2021 standard to take it “live”. Whether online or in-person, to be compliant, there must be interaction and engagement with an instructor
- Great Price: Less expensive than in-person programs, with more curriculum and volume discounts!
- Strongest Content Offering: 20 hours (2.5 days) of practical tutorial that includes grounding as a topic!
- Conveniently Consistent and Flexible: Virtual live online classes scheduled at a known date and time every month! Enroll individually or up to 30 per class!
- Reduces Travel Time and Costs: Minimize time away from the office while eliminating the associated costs of travel and per-diems.
- High Level of Instruction: Train with Tom Sandri, a well known veteran in the electrical testing industry with over 30 years of experience. Tom was certified to teach by a committee member and writer for the 70E certification standard.
less expensive than in-person programs and a robust curriculum with 20 hours of practical tutorial
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS COURSE
Here's a detailed look at our 70E course outline
Electrical Safety for the Qualified Worker training is aimed at qualified electrical workers to help them build capabilities, knowledge and safe work practices when working around energized electrical systems.
Protec Equipment Resources now offers a live online instructor-led 2.5 day course that meets the NFPA 70E® 2021 standard for electrical safety in the workplace.
Prerequesite
This course requires a working knowledge of electrical theory, electrical distribution systems, circuit calculations and print reading. The following prerequisites should be completed prior to enrollment in this course:
- Basic electrical training, such as military, university, or trade school, or
- NETA Level 2; Certified Assistant Technician, or
- Successful completion of the Protec knowledge assessment, "Electrical Theory"
Class Sections
Section 1
Understanding the Why
In the beginning of this course, you will learn the law, industry and regulatory codes, standards, policies, and safe work practices. We will have built an understanding of the most current codes, standards, policies, and responsibilities.
Section 2
Hazards Associated With Electricity
We will review the hazards associated with electricity. Learners will demonstrate a comprehension of electrical shock, arc flash, and arc blast. Upon demonstrating comprehension of electrical hazards, the learner will advance to Section 3.
Section 3
Risk Control
Covers recognizing and evaluating electrical hazards, controlling methods to reduce or eliminate electrical hazards, performing shock and arc flash risk assessment, proper use of portable cords, and proper use of GFCI.
Section 4
How to Protect Yourself and Others
We will focus on protection methods, discussing energized electrical work, electrical personal protective equipment (PPE), basic hazardous energy control / Lockout & Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practice qualification.
Section 5
Voltage Testing and Test Equipment
We will review the types and proper use of voltage measuring devices and the performance of the absence of voltage test. This includes low voltage test devices, category (CAT) ratings, medium voltage test probes, and testing for the absence of voltage.
Hands-On Lab Exercise
During the hands-on lab, the learner will demonstrate their protection knowledge by building upon the risk assessments started in Section 3. The learner will demonstrate the proper PPE selection and donning based on the incident energy energy analysis method described in NFPA 70E and CSA Z462.
Electrical safety training requirements applies to employees exposed to an electrical hazard when the risk associated with that hazard is not reduced to a safe level by the applicable electrical installation requirements. Such employees shall be trained to understand the specific hazards associated with electrical energy. They shall be trained in safety-related work practices and procedural requirements, as necessary, to provide protection from the electrical hazards associated with their respective job or task assignments.
Electrical safety training offerings are based on OSHA and NFPA 70E® requirements and guidelines as well as Canadian, OHS and CSA Z462. Retraining in electrical safety-related work practices and applicable changes in industry standards such as NFPA-70E and CSA Z462 shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years.
SCHEDULE:
Day 1 - 8:00am - 4:00pm CST (with 15-minute morning and afternoon breaks + 1 hour lunch break)
Day 2 - 8:00am - 4:00pm CST (with 15-minute morning and afternoon breaks + 1 hour lunch break)
Day 3 - 8:00 am - 12:00pm CST (with 15-minute morning break)
What is a Qualified Worker?
Electrical safety for the qualified worker training is aimed at qualified electrical workers to help them build capabilities, knowledge and safe work practices when working around energized electrical systems.
So, who is a qualified electrical worker? To answer that, let’s look at the legislative definition of qualified...
"Qualified" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
As we can see, a qualified worker is simply someone who is trained and knowledgeable about the tasks he/she will be performing. He/she must be able to identify and protect themselves from all the hazards associated with the task and be able to demonstrate proficiency.
What Does That Actually Mean? EXPERIENCE and TRAINING!
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