On-Site Arc Flash & Electrical Safety Training
Ritter Safety brings common sense, educational and insightful training to international corporations, large regional employers and small family owned companies. We will assist you whether you have no electrical safety program or help fine tune and update your existing programs. We bring training to any industry that brings employees in contact with electrical hazards, we have taught classes in your industry and have the right training class for you.
Ritter Safety provides Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Training that reduces liability and dramatically increases workplace safety. We provide High Quality and Affordable On-Site Training Classes anywhere in the United States.
Enjoy the convenience of training directly in your workplace. Ritter Safety provides a flexible training program that matches your facility’s unique needs. On-site training enables your facility to operate more efficiently by keeping your employees at the workplace.
2-Hour Electrical Safety Training for the Unqualified Worker
The 2-hour training class should be attended by all employees who are unqualified electrical workers. Up to (3) 2 Hour classes can be taught in one day to help assist with shift coverage and work schedules.
2.5-Hour Electrical Safety Refresher Training for the Qualified Electrical Worker
The 2.5-hour training class is designed for experienced, qualified electrical workers who follow an updated, detailed Electrical Safety Program and receive Annual Refresher training. Up to (3) 2.5 Hour classes can be taught in one day to help assist with shift coverage and work schedules.
4-Hour Electrical Safety Refresher Training for the Qualified Electrical Worker
The 4-hour class should be considered the minimum level of initial training for Qualified Electrical Workers and is ideal for Refresher Training. Two 4-Hour classes can be taught on the same day to assist with shift coverage and help accommodate work schedules.
8-Hour Electrical Safety Refresher Training for the Qualified Electrical Worker
The 8-hour training class is highly recommended for qualified electrical workers, supervisors and management who have not attended a comprehensive electrical safety training class in recent years. The 8-hour class covers additional topics not included in the 4-hour class and allows more time for detailed explanation and discussion of each topic.
Additional Materials Included in All Electrical Safety Training Classes
• Handouts and Review Quizzes.
• Certificate of Completion.
• Employer Documentation Packet.
• Certificate of Continuing Education Credits upon request.
TOPICS INCLUDED
2 HR ARC FLASH & ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
• Overview and explanation of Arc Flash and Shock Hazards.
• Explanation of Electrical Equipment Labeling Information.
• General Electrical Safety Requirements for all employees.
• Explanation of Shock and Arc Flash Boundaries.
• Qualified Person and Unqualified Person defined.
• Limitations and Restrictions for Unqualified Persons.
2.5 HR ARC FLASH & ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
- Shock Hazard Risk Assessments.
- Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries for Shock.
- Detailed instruction regarding the use and care of, rubber insulated, voltage-rated gloves.
- Insulated tools and other voltage-rated materials.
- Arc Flash Hazards.
- Arc Flash Boundaries.
- Arc Flash Hazards with covers on and/or doors closed vs. covers off and/or doors open.
- Arc Flash Risk Assessment Procedures.
- PPE Selection for when the Incident Energy Analysis has been performed.
- PPE Selection for when the PPE Category Method must be used.
- Proper care and maintenance of Arc Flash PPE.
- New Job Safety Plan Requirements and recommendations for implementation.
- Job Briefing Requirements.
- Energized Electrical Work Permits (EEWP).
- Host Employer & Contract Employer Responsibilities.
4 HR ARC FLASH & ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
• Overview and explanation of Arc Flash and Shock Hazards.
• Real-world, practical examples that illustrate the need and effectiveness of NFPA 70E.
• Relationship and differences between NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70 & OSHA.
• General Electrical Safety Requirements for all employees.
• OSHA and NFPA 70E Justification for Energized Work.
• Arc Flash Labeling Requirements including Explanation and Proper Interpretation.
• Shock Hazard Risk Assessments.
• Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries for Shock.
• Detailed instruction regarding the use and care of, rubber insulated, voltage-rated gloves.
• Insulated tools and other voltage-rated materials.
• Arc Flash Hazards.
• Arc Flash Boundaries.
• Arc Flash Hazards with covers on and/or doors closed vs. covers off and/or doors open.
• Arc Flash Risk Assessment Procedures.
• PPE Selection for when the Incident Energy Analysis has been performed.
• PPE Selection for when the PPE Category Method must be used.
• Proper care and maintenance of Arc Flash PPE.
• New Job Safety Plan Requirements and recommendations for implementation.
• Job Briefing Requirements.
• Energized Electrical Work Permits (EEWP).
• Host Employer & Contract Employer Responsibilities.
8 HR ARC FLASH & ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
• Overview and explanation of Arc Flash and Shock Hazards.
• Real-world, practical examples that illustrate the need and effectiveness of NFPA 70E.
• Relationship and differences between NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70 & OSHA.
• General Electrical Safety Requirements for all employees.
• OSHA and NFPA 70E Justification for Energized Work.
• Arc Flash Labeling Requirements including Explanation and Proper Interpretation.
• Shock Hazard Risk Assessments.
• Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries for Shock.
• Detailed instruction regarding the use and care of, rubber insulated, voltage-rated gloves.
• Insulated tools and other voltage-rated materials.
• Arc Flash Hazards.
• Arc Flash Boundaries.
• Arc Flash Hazards with covers on and/or doors closed vs. covers off and/or doors open.
• Arc Flash Risk Assessment Procedures.
• PPE Selection for when the Incident Energy Analysis has been performed.
• PPE Selection for when the PPE Category Method must be used.
• Proper care and maintenance of Arc Flash PPE.
• New Job Safety Plan Requirements and recommendations for implementation.
• Job Briefing Requirements.
• Energized Electrical Work Permits (EEWP).
• Host Employer & Contract Employer Responsibilities.
• Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) & Creating an Electrically Safe Work Condition.
• NFPA 70E Requirements regarding proper Lockout / Tagout.
• LOTO Process and Procedures.
• Simple LOTO vs. Complex LOTO.
• Electrical Equipment Maintenance Requirements.
• Electrical Safety Program Requirements.
IMPORTANT NOTES
LIVE ONLINE Training Option – Employers may opt for a remote training session that will be performed live and will allow for real-time class discussion and interaction with the trainer.
No special software or equipment is necessary.
Attendees can either participate individually on their own device or computer, together in one training room or some combination of both.
Per OSHA and NFPA 70E standards, the Employer is responsible for determining the proper level of training for each employee. Ritter Safety can assist the employer in making this determination.
The 2-Hour Unqualified Worker Training may be combined with the 8-Hour Qualified Worker Training. Special Pricing may apply.