Arc flash gained significant attention as a topic of extensive research in the early 1980s, particularly with the publication of the article "The Other Electrical Hazard: Electric Arc Blast Burns" in the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. These initial studies highlighted the alarming number of injuries resulting from arc flash incidents, leading several companies, particularly those within the petrochemical industry, to take action. These companies began implementing the initial set of practices aimed at enhancing the safety of employees and electrical contractors working on energized electrical equipment.

Course Objectives:

To train the participants on the different obeyed techniques in detecting the ARC flash event and using the prevention techniques as well as the personal protective equipment and tools for the safety protection against such accidents.

Who Should Attend?

Safety engineers – Safety supervisors – Process engineers.

Course Outlines:

Introduction to ARC flash subject
Industry standards governing ARC flash prevention.
OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part
1910, Subpart S
NFPA 70-2002, National Electrical Code
NFPA 70E-2000, Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces.
IEEE Standard 1584-2002, Guide for Performing ARC
Flash Hazard Calculations
A safety program with defined responsibilities.
Calculations for the degree of ARC flash hazard.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers.
Training for workers.
Tools for safe work.
Warning labels on equipment.
What is an electrically safe work condition?
Find all possible sources of supply.
Open disconnecting device(s) for each source.
Visually verify device is open.
Lockout/tagout devices.
Voltage on each conductor to verify that it’s de-energized.
Grounding devices where stored energy or induced voltage could exist or where de-energized conductors could contact live parts.
Performing a flash hazard analysis.
Case Studies: Lots of case studies will be handled during the course.

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