Electrical Safety Training Seminar

An Electrical Safety Training Seminar can be presented to your electrical engineering and maintenance staff, on your premises, tailored to your specific equipment and requirements. For a FREE quoation, contact Randy Hurst, President, The Electricity Forum. He is ready to help you deliver this seminar to your staff.

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety training is about learning how to reduce your personal risk of injury and how companies can protect their employees from accident, injury and death..

Our 2007 Electrical Safety training seminar will focus on existing (NFPA 70e) Arc Flash Stadards and the development and introduction of Canadian standards (CSA Z462) and legislation that is being developed and WILL BE enacted and enforced in Canada. Leading experts on Arc Flash and Arc Blast Hazard Protection and Mitigation will present new content NOT covered in our previous forums and report on recent code revisions from NEC and NFPA, OSHA, the NEC, the Canadian Electrical Code, U.S. State and Canadian provincial labour laws

We will also discuss general electrical safety principles and will train delegates on how to best develop an effective electrical safety program. Between these two elements, there will be plenty of examples and exercises for delegates to follow and then take back and apply to their electrical safety work practices.

From our "Arc Flash Awareness" tutorial you will:

• Define short circuits and electrical arcs.
• Understand electrical safety parameters.
• Determine energy released during a short circuit and why you need to be protected.
• Learn techniques for reducing potential explosive energy.
• Learn how to protect yourself and those around you from electrical hazards.
• Learn how to select proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for the right environment.

Dangers such as shock, electrocution, and arc blast will always be present on the job, but proper training and safety strategies can minimize the likelihood of injuries and fatalities. NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety in the Workplace - covers the full range of electrical safety issues from work practices to maintenance, special equipment requirements, and installation. In fact, OSHA in the United States already bases its electrical safety mandates on the comprehensive information in this important Standard. THIS STANDARD FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROTECTION IS BEING ADOPTED IN CANADA (AS CSA Z462) AND IT IS ADVISABLE THAT ALL CANADIAN COMPANIES BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ARC FLASH STANDARDS AND PRACTICES AND COMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS

Electric utility, industrial, commercial, institutional electrical professionals, electrical contractors, and others who are involved in hands-on electrical roles or maintenance planning. This includes electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, electrical technicians, in-plant electricians, electrical contractors, and other electrical personnel who work on or near energized electrical equipment and systems.

Bonus Features:

With your forum participation, (which includes Refreshments and Lunches) you will receive the following:

• FREE 133-Page NFPA 70E STANDARD FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (Value $60)
• FREE Electricity Forum 120-page Electrical Safety Handbook (Value $35.00)
• $100 Coupon Toward any Future 2007 Electricity Forum Event (Restrictions Apply)
• 1.4 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credits
• FREE Magazine Subscription (Value $50.00)
• Forum Presentations in Paper Format

DAY 1

9:00 a.m.
Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Awareness

This year's Electrical Safety Awareness Program contains new content NOT covered in previous Forums. We will be detailing the basic elements of electrical safety, current and proposed Canadian standards, how to prepare for safe electrical work, and a detailed analysis of the NFPA 70E standard for determining arc flash and arc blast hazard and then how to properly protect yourself from such incidents. There will be plenty of examples and exercises for delegates to follow and then take back and apply to their electrical safety work practices.

Hightlights of Presentation:
Electrical Hazards

• FIVE MAIN FACTORS IN ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• ARC FLASH DEFINED
• INCIDENT ENERGY DEFINED
• ARC FLASH BURN INJURIES
• ARC BLAST PRESSURE
• INHALATION INJURIES

Existing and Proposed Standards

• NFPA70E-2004
• IEEE 1584-2002
• CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE 2006 CHANGES
• OSHA
• OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT AND REGULATIONS
• PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS

Preparing to Work Safely

• DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A "JOB BRIEFING"
• HOW TO PREPARE AN "ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT" AS PER NFPA 70E

Determining Safe Approach Distance

• DEFINITIONS OF BOUNDARIES AND SPACES
• LIMITS OF APPROACH
• SHOCK HAZARD ANALYSIS
• SHOCK PROTECTION BOUNDARIES
• UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING NFPA 70E TABLES
• LIMITED APPROACH BOUNDARY
• RESTRICTED APPROACH BOUNDARY
• PROHIBITED APPROACH BOUNDARY
• HAZARD BOUNDARY

Determining ARC Hazard Risk Category

• USING NFPA70E TABLES

Fault Current Calculations

• POWER SYSTEM SHORT CIRCUITS
• BOLTED FAULTS
• CALCULATING PROSPECTIVE SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT
• CALCULATING BOLTED FAULTS
• ARCING FAULTS
• CALCULATING ARCING FAULT CURRENT

Determination of Arcing Fault Clearing Time

• TIME CURRENT CURVES
• COORDINATION STUDIES

Boundary Calculations

• DETAILED EXAMPLES AND EXERCIZES

Determining Arc Flash Hazard Risk Category

• DETAILED EXAMPLES AND EXERCIZES
• SIMPLIFIED TABLE APPROACH
• MATRIX TABLE APPROACH
• SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
• SHORT CIRCUIT STUDY REPORT
• COORDINATION STUDY REPORT
• EXERCISE #1 - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORY FOR AN MCC
• EXERCISE #2 - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORY FOR AN MCC
• EXERCISE #3 - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORY FOR POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR
• EXERCISE #4 - HAZARD/RISK CATEGORY FOR METAL CLAD SWITCHGEAR 1Kv AND ABOVE
• NFPA 70E TABLE 130 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND PPE MATRIX

Incident Energy Exposure Calculations

• SELECTING THE CORRECT LEVEL OF PPE
• NFPA 70E CALCULATION METHOD
• CALCULATING ARC IN A CUBIC BOX
• COMPARISON OF "ARC IN OPEN AIR" TO "ARC IN A BOX"
• IEEE 1584 METHOD

Hazard Analysis

• DEMONSTRATION OF VARIOUS SOFTWARE PACKAGES
• ARC FLASH LABELS
• NEC 2002 EDITION

Practical solutions for Reducing Arc-Flash Hazard

• MINIMIZE RISK WITH GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES
• CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEW EQUIPMENT
• REDUCE THE AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT
• HOW TO INCREASE WORKER DISTANCE
• PROVIDE FASTER TRIPPING TIME

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
CSA DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR Z462 "CANADA'S ARC FLASH/ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE" STANDARD
Len Cicero, President, Lenco Training & Technical Services

Is your company ready for the CSA Standard- Z462? A Technical Committee has commenced the development of the Canadian equivalent of NFPA 70E, for its application in Canada. When released in 2008, the Z462 Standard may be adopted by Provincial Governments and enacted into law that will mandate Canadian companies comply with the work practices now mandated by OSHA in the United States. Do you have an effective strategy for implementing Z462 and the changes necessary into your electrical safety work practices? Len Cicero is an executive member Z462 and was instrumental in adapting NFPA 70E here in Canada, Len was also a Working Group Chair of the Technical Committee that developed CSA Z460 – The Control of Hazardous Energy- Lockout and Other Methods.

With CSA Z462 currently being developed by a Technical Committee, including representatives from the NFPA 70E committee, this will offer guidance and common best practices for Electrical Safety in the workplace. The presentation will present an in-depth review of the development of CSA Z462 and how it will affect your workplace.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
HOW TO IMPLEMENT ARC FLASH STANDARDS INTO YOUR COMPANY AND HOW TO DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM

This presentation will focus on how to incorporate NFPA 70E (CSA Z462) Electrical Safety Standard into your company's safety program. Discover how to set up an Electrical Safety Program, the need for training and the determination of qualified workers etc.

Electrical Safety Program Development

• Introduction to the types of electrical injuries
• Causes of incidents and injuries
• Review of Electrical Incidents and Occurrences
• Building and Effective Electrical Safety Culture
• Setting up the Electrical Safety Program
• Site Assessment Checklists
• Task Assessment Checklists
• Energized Electrical Work Permit
• Questions and Answers

An introduction and overview of the CSA Z460 Standard. Including highlights of this Standard.

This is an in-depth review of the Canadian legilation surrounding one of the most important aspects of electrical safety in the workplace. Mr. Cicero will explain the details of lock out-tag out procedures and how to establish an effective plan in your company. You think you know everything about the subject? One hour with Len Circero and you may learn things about Lock Out/Tag Out that suprise you!

• Electrical Safety Program/ Policy
• Machine, equipment or process specific Lockout Procedures (Placards)
• Lockout techniques – individual Lockout, Group Lockout and extended Lockout – shift changeover
• Lockout Device Removal- Worker is Absent

NFPA 70e PPE Clothing Requirements, FR Clothing Testing Standards, How To Establish A PPE Program In Your Company,
Carolyn Black, Thermal Specialist, DuPont Personal Protection Canada
Bill Murphy, AGO Industries

• The evolution of Flame Resistant (FR) fabrics
• The various types of FR fabrics that are available in the marketplace
• The problems with off shore FR fabrics
• FR fabrics and the effects of undergarments
• Review the technology and effectiveness of inherently flame resistant fibers vs chemically treated fabrics
• Natural fibers
• Highlight limitations of FR fabrics
• Clothing laundry methods and limitations
• Impact of fabric contamination from chemical substances

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND ASTM GUIDELINES

• Discuss the various test methods used to test FR fabrics
• Discuss in detail the test method ASTM F 1959
• Discuss in detail the garment construction standard ASTM F 1506-02a
• Discuss styles and protection levels of F.R. garments available in the market place
• Show some examples of various types of garments which can be worn
• Overview of American, Canadian and Provincial legislation
• Events which drove this legislation in Canada i.e. Bill C-45
• Discuss the changes in culture across the country towards PPE and various programs being implemented

DEVELOPING A PPE PROGRAM IN YOUR COMPANY

• Assessing the correct Arc Flash hazard and choosing the right level of protective clothing
• Company training and worker compliance
• Documentation

Electrical Safety Equipment Overview
Bob Corcoran, Salisbury

• Standards For the Proper Application and Care of Gloves, Clothing, Face Shields
• Electrical Safety Equipment Review

4:30 p.m. (approx.) Conclusion