Electrical ARC Blast/NFPA 70E
06/22/10 - 06/22/10
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
Price:
Members: $25 Non-Members: $25
8:00 am - 2:30pm @ Plattsburgh-North Country
Chamber of Commerce
Instructor: Carl Jardine P.E., Upstate Power
Systems Engineering, PLLC
Carl Jardine has a Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering from the University of New
Brunswick and is a member of the Association of
Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Mr. Jardine is a Senior Managing Project
Engineer with the firm of Upstate Power Systems
and Engineering, PLLC. Mr. Jardine role within
the organization is developing Arc Flash training
programs, Performing Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
and designing Arc Flash mitigation programs. Mr.
Jardine is the organizations trainer conducting
numerous training sessions per year. Mr. Jardine
has been involved in the field of Arc Flash since
its introduction into the National Electrical
Code and since its being addressed and enforced
by OSHA.
Mr. Jardine personal experience in the
field of electrical engineering includes
positions as a plant electrical project engineer
in the pulp and paper industry, Senior Electrical
Project Engineer for a consulting engineering
firm.
Our goal at Upstate Power Systems
Engineering is to provide the information you
need in order to protect your workers and your
business against the threat of arc flash.
Arc flash is one of the most dangerous
workplace hazards, causing hundreds of serious
injuries and fatalities each year and costing
companies millions in workers compensation and
damage to equipmentnot to mention OSHA fines and
legal fees. The threat of arc flash has been well-
established, and OSHA, through improved safety
standards, and electrical equipment
manufacturers, and through improved safety
devices have addressed and are continuing to
address this important issue.
You should attend this seminar if you are
required to be trained according to OSHA
standards, including electrical and electronic
engineers, electronic equipment assemblers and
technicians, electricians, industrial machine
operators, material handling equipment operators,
mechanics, and all other personnel that may come
in contact either directly or indirectly with
electrical equipment.
Course Description:
· Learn how current OSHA standards apply to
your facility, including NFPA 70E.
· Learn the effects of arc flash and arc
blast.
· Understand NPPA 70 E, arc flash labels
and PPE categories
· Understand OSHA and penalties for
noncompliance.
· Understand IEEE 1584 and steps to arc
flash analysis
· Understand electrical coordination and
TCCs
· Review methods to limiting arc flash
exposure.
· Review personal protective equipment and
grouping.
Course Benefits:
· Avoiding electrical hazards at your
company.
· Reduce down-time through selective
coordination.
· Meet or exceed OSHA standards for
compliance.
· Maintain cost-effective operations.
What You Will Learn:
· What constitutes an arc flash and fault
currents?
· Which employees must be trained and what
are the requirements?
· What are the proper lockout-tag out
procedures and information?
· Safe electrical work practices and
maintenance of electrical equipment.
· Understanding of protective and test
equipment.
· How to establish and maintain compliance.
· Conducting electrical inspections.
Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided.
Directions:
Funding Provided By:
New York State Occupational Safety and Health
Hazard Abatement Board through the OSH T+E Fund
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation must be received 2 days
before day of seminar & No shows will be charged
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