Arc flash incidents pose significant dangers in workplaces, potentially causing severe injuries or fatalities to workers and substantial damage to equipment. To address these hazards and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E® standard, Allied Reliability offers a comprehensive arc flash safety training program.
Our program is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, mitigate, and work safely around arc flash hazards. This includes:
- Understanding Arc Flash Fundamentals: Trainees gain a thorough understanding of the causes and effects of arc flash incidents, including the dangers of electric shock, arc blast, and arc flash burns.
- Safe Work Practices: We emphasize the importance of proper work practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, grounding techniques, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) selection based on arc ratings, and emergency response protocols.
- Regulatory Compliance: Our training covers the requirements of OSHA and NFPA 70E® regarding arc flash safety, ensuring workers and employers understand their obligations to maintaining a safe electrical environment.