Electrical ARC Flash training and awareness

Affiliation: Highfield
Duration: 1 days

Course Aim:

This course is aimed at those who require a basic understanding of arc flash and arc blast (often referred to as electrical flash-over).An arc flash is usually caused by inadvertent contact between an energized conductor such as a bus bar or wire with another conductor or an earthed surface. When this occurs, the resulting short circuit current can vaporize the conductors and produce strong magnetic fields that blow the conducting objects apart. The subjects covered are:

 

Course Content:

  • Primary hazards of electricity
  • Arc flash hazard
  • Shock hazard
  • What is an electric arc
  • Measuring arc flash
  • Legislation / safety policy
  • Arc flash risk assessment

Who Should Attend?

Electricians and Electrical Technicians