8-Hour - STL IN-PERSON Electrical Safety Training - 5-15-23 

Learn about the current 2021 Edition of NFPA 70E. 

The 8-Hour Session provides excellent Intial Training for Technicians, Supervisors, Safety Managers and EHS Personnel. Topics include NFPA 70E & OSHA Electrical Safety Requirements, Arc Flash & Shock Hazards, Approach Boundaries, PPE Requirements, Qualified Worker Requirements, Host & Contract Employer Requirements and much, much more. Register for your class TODAY!

OSHA & NFPA 70E requires Electrical Safety Training for many employees including the positions listed below:

Technicians:  All those performing tasks that involve electrical hazards such Lockout/Tagout, Voltage & Current Testing, Troubleshooting, Breaker & Fuse Replacement, including Electricians, HVAC Technicians, Control Technicians, General Maintenance Personnel and others.

Supervisors:  All those who are responsible for authorizing and overseeing work involving electrical hazards.

Managers, Owners and EHS Personnel:  All those responsible for developing, implementing and managing Electrical Safety Programs including LOTO, PPE Selection and Program Management.

What will they learn?

• Overview & Explanation of Arc Flash & Shock Hazards.
• Real-world, practical examples that illustrate the need and effectiveness of NPFA 70E.
• General Elecrical Safety Requirements for all employees.
• OSHA & NFPA 70E Justification of Energized Work.
• Shock Hazard Assessments.
• Limited & Restricted Approach Boundaries for Shock.
• Detailed instruction regarding the use and care of, rubber insulated, voltage-rated gloves.
• Insulated tools and other voltage-rated materials.
• Arc Flash Hazards.
• Arc Flash Boundaries.
• Arc Flash Hazards with covers on and/or doors closed vs. covers off and/or doors open.
• Arc Flash Risk Assessment Procedures.
• PPE Selection for when the Incident Energy Analysis is performed.
• PPE Selection for when the PPE Category Method must be used.
• Proper care and maintenance of Arc Flash PPE.
• Relationship and Differences between NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70 and OSHA.
• New Job Safety Plan Requirements.
• Job Briefing Requirements.
• Energized Electrical Work Permits (EEWP).
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Creating an Electrically Safe Work Condition.
• NFPA 70E Requirements regarding proper LOTO.
• LOTO Process & Procedures.
• Simple LOTO vs. Complex LOTO.
• Electrical Safety Program Requirements.
• Host Employer & Contract Employer Responsibilities.
• Electrical Equipment Maintenance Requirements.
• Arc Flash Hazard Labels.
• Innovations, improvements and benefits of modern electrical PPE vs. legacy or older equipment.
• Arc Flash Hazard Assessment Procedures.

About the Trainer:

David Ritter is the President and Lead Instructor of Ritter Safety & Facility Support.  He is an OSHA Authorized Trainer with extensive knowledge of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.  He utilizes his experience and background in the electrical industry to offer real-world, practical solutions and guidance to help today's workers comply with industry safety standards .  He has provided training for hundreds of diverse organizations from across the country including major manufacturers, city and county goverments, hospitals, data centers, electrical and mechanical contractors and more. 

Don't miss this opportunity.  Space is limited.  Register Today!

Questions?  Please call 314-200-6017 or e-mail:  aritter@rittersafey.com

Cancellation Policy:  All cancellations made 14 business days prior to the event will receive a full refund.  Any cancellations made less than 14 business days prior to the event will still receive full credit for any future training events for up to one year of the original training date.