This course is designed for supervisors, engineers, inspectors, safety officers, construction workers, and electrical maintenance and installation technicians that work on or around electrical equipment or installations which have voltages of 50 or more. This NFPA 70E training is designed to meet the safety training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.332 and the National Electrical Code.
Learning objectives:
Understand the factors that contribute to electrical accidents
Identify the recognized hazards of electricity
Understand installation requirements for electrical equipment
Understand how to establish an electrically safe condition
Identify and establish shock protection boundaries
Explain the requirements for personal protective equipment
Understand the process for establishing the arc flash protection boundary
Identify arc flash protective equipment and clothing
Identify electrical safe work practices
Identify maintenance requirements for electrical equipment
Protecting electrical controls and equipment within food and beverage plants presents unique challenges due to the sanitation requirements of the hygienic environment.