As part of the Client’s safety program, TAI provided the following arc flash training for electrical workers:

• Applicable codes and standards
• OSHA enforcement – case histories
• NFPA 70E requirements relevant to arc flash safety
• Definition of technical terms
• Important technical concepts and how they relate to electrical safety, including: arc flash boundary, limited approach boundary, incident energy, bolted fault, arcing fault, clearing time of protective devices.
• The importance of de-energizing equipment before work and minimizing hot work
• The importance of maintenance as a first line of defense in preventing incidents
• Proper work practices that help prevent incidents
• Proper use and maintenance of PPE

The training consisted of four contact hours and included a slide show presentation, a written test, and award of certificates of completion.