This course has been discontinued
Electricity travels at the speed of light, an astonishing 186,000 miles per second. This is certainly much faster than any human can react in a dangerous electrical situation. The exponential heat buildup of an arcing fault can cause an explosion in a fraction of a second, leaving destruction and death in its wake. Workers frequently exposed to live electrical equipment need to understand what an arc flash is, how it happens, and how it can be prevented. Performing an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis can help predict the possibility of an arcing fault and ensure workers are wearing the proper Personal Protection Equipment to protect them in the event of an arc flash. Understanding the hazard and how to avoid it is a matter of life and death.
The first part of this 1-hour interactive online course will discuss the definition, causes, and dangers of an arc flash, the history of arc flash hazard analysis, and the governing bodies for arc flash prevention. The next part of the section will cover the components of arc flash hazard analysis and how the analysis is used to implement OSHA safety standards by determining working distances, choosing personal protective equipment, and training workers. Lastly, the course will discuss arc hazard prevention - how advances in technology are enabling workers to do remote maintenance on equipment, and how new devices may prevent arcs before they start.