8-Hour Comprehensive Arc Flash Safety Training
Unity Design Group’s 8-Hour Comprehensive Arc Flash Safety Training is designed for personnel who work on or around energized electrical equipment and need a deeper understanding of arc flash hazards, electrical safety, and proper protective practices. The course covers PPE requirements, arc flash labels and reports, emergency response, common causes of arc flash, preventative maintenance, and applicable OSHA and NFPA requirements.
This course is also appropriate for personnel who are required to complete recurring electrical safety training, including applicable three-year retraining requirements under NFPA 70E.
Comprehensive Arc Flash Training for Electrical Personnel
Working on or around energized electrical equipment requires employees to understand the hazards involved and the protective measures necessary to perform their work safely. Arc flash training provides personnel with the knowledge to recognize hazards, interpret important safety information, select appropriate PPE, and follow established electrical safety practices.
Unity Design Group combines electrical theory with real-world application to provide practical training that employees can apply in their everyday work environment.
What This Arc Flash Safety Training Course Covers
This comprehensive course provides in-depth instruction on arc flash hazards and safe practices for personnel working with energized electrical equipment. Training includes:
- Common causes of an arc flash
- Arc flash and electrical hazard awareness
- PPE requirements and proper selection
- Proper donning and doffing of PPE
- Understanding arc flash labels
- Understanding arc flash reports and their application
- Determining appropriate PPE based on available hazard information
- Safe work practices around energized electrical equipment
- Emergency response procedures
- Preventative maintenance techniques and requirements
- Regulatory and legal compliance
- OSHA electrical safety requirements
- NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B requirements
Participants learn how information found on arc flash labels and within reports can be used by both internal personnel and third-party staff to understand hazards and determine the appropriate PPE before work begins.
Who Should Take This Course
The 8-Hour Comprehensive Arc Flash Safety Training course is intended for personnel who work on or around energized electrical equipment and require a more advanced understanding of electrical hazards and protective practices.
This course is a strong fit for:
- Electrical maintenance personnel
- Facility and plant maintenance teams
- Industrial personnel working with energized equipment
- Qualified electrical workers
- Supervisors overseeing electrical work
- Safety managers and personnel
- Employees required to complete recurring NFPA 70E training
- Personnel responsible for electrical maintenance and safety procedures
Training Format & Details
- Course Length: 8 hours
- Location: On-site at your facility or at the Unity Design Group office in Modesto, CA
- Format: Engineer-led, interactive training with hands-on components
- Standards Covered: OSHA, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B
- Customization: Training can be tailored to your facility, equipment, and team needs
Every Unity Design Group class includes hands-on components that help participants apply electrical safety concepts in practical situations. Training can be held on-site at your facility or at the Unity Design Group office in Modesto, CA. Courses are taught by engineers with both theoretical and real-world application knowledge, giving participants instruction grounded in how electrical systems and safety requirements apply in the field.
Why Arc Flash Training Matters
An arc flash can occur quickly and result in serious injury, equipment damage, and workplace disruption. Understanding common causes, proper PPE, equipment labeling, maintenance requirements, and safe work practices can help personnel recognize hazards and take appropriate precautions before beginning work.
Comprehensive training also helps organizations reinforce electrical safety procedures and understand applicable requirements established by OSHA, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B.
Part of Unity Design Group’s Electrical Training Programs
The 8-Hour Comprehensive Arc Flash Safety Training course is Unity Design Group’s more advanced training option for personnel working on or around energized electrical equipment. For teams that do not require this level of training, Unity Design Group also offers 8-Hour and 4-Hour Fundamentals of Electrical Safety courses based on employees’ level of interaction with electrical equipment.
Request Arc Flash Safety Training Information
If your team works on or around energized electrical equipment, Unity Design Group can help determine whether the 8-Hour Comprehensive Arc Flash Safety Training course is the right fit. Contact our team to learn more about training requirements, scheduling, and course options.
8-Hour Comprehensive Arc Flash Safety Training FAQs
What is comprehensive arc flash safety training?
This 8-hour course provides in-depth instruction on arc flash hazards, energized electrical equipment, PPE requirements, arc flash labels and reports, emergency response, preventative maintenance, and applicable electrical safety requirements.
Who should take this course?
The course is designed for personnel who work on or around energized electrical equipment, including electrical maintenance teams, facility personnel, qualified electrical workers, supervisors, and safety personnel.
Does this course cover PPE?
Yes. Participants learn about PPE requirements, selecting appropriate protection based on hazard information, and the proper donning and doffing of PPE.
Does the course cover arc flash labels and reports?
Yes. Participants learn how to understand arc flash labels and reports and use the information provided to identify hazards and determine appropriate PPE for internal or third-party personnel.
What standards and regulations are covered?
The course addresses applicable electrical safety and maintenance requirements, including OSHA, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B.
Does this course address recurring NFPA training?
Yes. This course is designed to support personnel who require electrical safety training and applicable retraining under NFPA 70E, including the standard’s three-year retraining requirement.
Where can the course be held?
Unity Design Group offers flexible training locations to accommodate your team. Courses can be held on-site at your facility or at the Unity Design Group office in Modesto, CA.