🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day technical safety training course provides comprehensive knowledge on Arc Flash hazards, including the causes, consequences, risk assessment, mitigation techniques, and regulatory requirements related to arc flash incidents in electrical systems.
Participants will learn how to calculate arc flash energy, interpret results using IEEE 1584, apply NFPA 70E safety practices, and implement engineering and administrative controls to protect personnel and equipment.
Through real-world case studies and simulation exercises, attendees will understand how to perform an Arc Flash Study, specify appropriate PPE, and design systems with arc-resistant equipment and protection coordination to reduce incident energy levels.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Electrical engineers and supervisors
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Safety officers and HSE professionals
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Facility maintenance engineers
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Industrial plant operators
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Power system design and commissioning personnel
🗓️ Day 1: Understanding Arc Flash Phenomenon
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Objectives & Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Arc Flash Basics – What it is, causes, and real incident examples |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Arc Flash vs Shock Hazard – Differences and combined risk |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Electrical Systems Where Arc Flash Occurs – LV, MV, control panels, switchboards |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Evaluating an electrical panel for arc flash risk |
🗓️ Day 2: Arc Flash Standards and Compliance
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Regulations Overview – NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, OSHA, IEC 61482 |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Key Definitions and Risk Categories – Limited, restricted, prohibited approach |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Labeling and Signage Requirements – Arc flash boundary and incident energy |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Reviewing arc flash labels and zone classification |
🗓️ Day 3: Arc Flash Risk Assessment and Calculations
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | What Is an Arc Flash Study? – Data collection and system modeling |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Incident Energy Analysis – Using IEEE 1584 and software tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Determining Arc Flash Boundaries – Calculations, results interpretation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Performing basic arc flash calculations with sample data |
🗓️ Day 4: Mitigation and Prevention Techniques
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Engineering Controls – Arc-resistant switchgear, remote racking, energy reduction |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Administrative Controls – Procedures, permits, energized work justification |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Arc-rated clothing, gloves, hoods, face shields |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: PPE selection based on incident energy values |
🗓️ Day 5: Emergency Response and Practical Application
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Emergency Response to Arc Flash – First aid, reporting, fire suppression |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Arc Flash Training & Awareness Programs – For electrical personnel |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Case Studies & Best Practices – Lessons from real-world arc flash investigations |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Exam, Certificates Distribution & Feedback |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Arc Flash Risk Assessment Guide
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IEEE 1584 & NFPA 70E Reference Sheets
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Arc Flash PPE Selection Matrix
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Labeling and signage templates
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Sample arc flash study and calculation sheets
