Arc Flash Hazard: The Fundamentals of Electrical Safety for Buildings & Infrastructure

Details

1-day course

CPD Credit: 7 hours, C1

Description

Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to electrical safety. It deals with the hazards of electricity and the associated rules and regulations in relation to safety including the EN50110 and local harmonisations, NFPA70E, DGUV 203-077. 

Course Programme

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Hazard introduction
• Diving deeper into IEC 60364-4-41 and IEC 60479
• Mitigation techniques and importance of maintenance
• Use of PPE against electric shock
• High risk situations examples and discussion

Arc Flash Hazard - general session

• Hazard introduction
• Legislation, law and standards - NFPA70E, DGUV 203-077, EN50110 and local rules
• Introduction to arc flash hazard
• Hierarchy of Controls and mitigation
• Selection and use of PPE against arc flash hazards

Arc Flash Hazard - examples and mitigation techniques

• Examples of high risk situations and discussion
• Mitigation techniques - overview and standards
• Mitigation techniques - protection system
• Mitigation techniques - arc flash detection
• Mitigation techniques - maintenance reduction systems
• Mitigation techniques - arc flash quenching systems

Who should attend

This course will benefit electrical engineers and contractors involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical services, as well as those responsible for ensuring electrical safety. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) specialists looking to enhance their understanding of electrical safety will also benefit from this course.

Trainer Profile 

Marcin Ruta graduated from Cracow University of Technology in 2009 with a master’s degree. He started as a switchgear design engineer for the General Electric Company, Poland. He continued as a Power System Engineer for Eaton, Netherlands in the Power System Engineering and Analysis department. Since 2018, Marcin has been providing electrical safety consulting and conducting power system studies at MR Power Tech and MR Power Systems, assisting customers in the EMEA region.