Arc Flash Mitigation — Moving to Full Compliance for Utility and Industrial Systems
S&C has been in the business of “Taming the Arc” since 1909 and now brings a complete seminar on the critical subject of arc flash for both utility and industrial power users. Since NFPA 70E was introduced in the 1990s, the prevention of arc-flash injuries has been a topic of immense interest. However, U.S. electrical utilities are exempt from 70E, and instead follow the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standard. In the 2007 version of the NESC a new rule was implemented requiring utilities to complete a system-wide arc-flash assessment — and have an employee protection program in place by January 1, 2009. With this rule now both industrial and utility companies must embrace prevention and protection as goals in reducing arc flash related injuries.
This S&C course supports these goals. Its content is applicable to both utilities and industrial sites, taught by those who have worked on the front lines of the electrical power industry. It includes an examination of arc-flash, the regulations and standards, the theory and calculations, the various methods of mitigation, and appropriate personal protective equipment. It provides an outline for both utilities using the NESC and industrial customers using NFPA 70E that managers, engineers, and safety coordinators can use to develop a safety response and hazard-avoidance program.
S&C Electric Company is a premier provider of seminars and training to companies who want their employees to better understand the fundamentals of power systems. Adding to that commitment, S&C now brings this critical seminar on arc-flash to the electrical power community.
Who Should Attend
Utility engineers, safety directors, operations managers, engineering managers, standards engineers, superintendents, line foremen and other utility and industrial leaders and managers.
Seminar Agenda
Seminar starts at 8:30 AM each day and conclude at 4:30 PM on day one and at 2:30 PM on day two. Lunch and snacks are provided. Attendees will receive an email about a week before the start of seminar that will provide more details on the course.
Day One
- Overview of shock and arc flash hazards
- Regulations and industry standards; OSHA, NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE
- Understanding burns and the human skin
- PPE levels and protection considerations
- Selecting PPE
- Data development
- Protection coordination theory with arc flash
- Steps for conducting an arc flash analysis
- Implementing results of the arc flash analysis
Day Two
- Arc-flash mitigation strategies — LV and MV
- Critical procedures
- Steps to implement arc flash hazard solutions
- Examples and attendee challenges
- Utility and C&I customers working together on Arc Flash
- Questions and answers — throughout seminar
CUSTOMIZED COURSE
This course can be customized for presentation at your facility. Please contact education(put the 'at' sign here)sandc.com for a quote.
EDUCATION CREDITS
1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU) or 12 Professional Development Hours (PDH).