Engineered Controls for Electrical Safety in Industrial Facilities with Voltages Between 110V - 480V

About the Course:

We will discuss the hazards of using and repairing electrical equipment. These include electrocution, burns, arc flash, and strains from lifting heavy loads. This course will provide the engineer with a description of the electrical safety requirements in the workplace per NFPA 70E. This includes how to conduct electrical audits and inspections. NFPA 70E lists the personal protective equipment needed and safe work practices that will protect personnel from electrical hazards. NFPA 70E helps employees avoid injuries and fatalities from uncontrolled current and comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K. These regulations set forth electrical safety work practices during equipment maintenance, installation, inspection, operation, and demolition. It describes how human factors and error contribute to electrical injuries and fatalities. It will address 110 - 480 volt installations in all areas within industrial facilities such as offices, warehouses, garages, shops, and production lines.

Course Objectives:

• Instruct engineers on how to apply general safety principles and guidelines to electrical systems.
• Help engineers understand the hazards that are presented by electrical equipment.
• Enable engineers to engineer controls to protect workers from these hazards.

Who is the Target Audience?

• Business owners
• Electrical equipment manufacturers
• Factory operations managers
• Construction superintendents
• Safety staff
• Civil engineers
• Mechanical engineers
• Electrical engineers
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Bond companies
• Insurance companies
• Lenders

This one-hour course is intended for engineers and technical professionals responsible for electrical safety in industrial environments. It is particularly relevant for those involved in the design, maintenance, or management of electrical systems operating between 110V and 480V. The content is suited for electrical, facilities, and safety engineers, as well as professionals overseeing compliance and risk mitigation in manufacturing or processing plants. Participants will benefit from a deeper understanding of engineered controls to enhance safety, reduce arc flash hazards, and ensure adherence to industry standards.

Basic Knowledge:

• There are no prerequisites for this course.