Arc Flash Application, Protection and Mitigation Based on CSA Z462 - 2008 and 2012

This course will teach you to assess arc flash hazards and act to mitigate them by selecting appropriate PPE and determining protection boundaries.

Course Outline

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Identify electrical hazards
• Determine causes of arc flash
• Explain the biological effects of electrical shock / arc flash
• Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for applicable situations
• Become knowledgeable about the hazards and risks associated with arc flash
• Demonstrate safe work practices

Description

Electrical power is a dangerous force that requires proper understanding in the workplace. This course will teach you to assess arc flash hazards and act to mitigate them by selecting appropriate PPE and determining protection boundaries. You will also learn how to use CSA Z462-2008 and the calculation methods to determine protection boundaries. This course also provides some of the key requirements necessary to become a "qualified" person as defined in CSA-Z462®, such as: Determining minimum approach distances; being capable of using special precautionary techniques, PPE, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools; and receiving safety training to recognize and avoid hazards

Objective

To enhance personnel and equipment safety by familiarizing participants with the fundamentals, purpose, need and applications of arc flash analysis and electrical safety issues.

Who Should Attend

Electrical engineers, design engineers, electrical engineering managers, project managers, EHS specialists, maintenance managers, consultants, and technologists responsible for the design, construction, installation, inspection, operation, or maintenance of electrical systems.

Program Outline

Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes and the Assessment Method

Electrical Hazards

• Define Electrical Safety-related terms
• Identify leading causes of Electrical Accidents
• Solve basic electrical problems using Ohms' law
• Explain the effects of current on the body
• Identify Arc Flash and Arc-Blast hazards

Existing Electrical Safety Standards

• NPFA 70E-2009
• CSA Z462-2008
• IEEE 1584-2002

Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE based on electrical safety standards
• Select the PPE based on a Hazard/Risk Category identified in CSA Z462 Table 4

Determining Safe Approach Distance

• Definitions of Boundaries
• Limits of Approach
• Shock Hazard Analysis
• Shock Protection Boundaries
• Understanding and Applying CSA Z462 Tables
• Limited Approach Boundary
• Restricted Approach Boundary
• Prohibited Approach Boundary

Fault Current Calculation

• Bolted Fault
• Arcing Fault

Flash Protection Boundary Calculation

• Determining Hazard Risk Category

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

• Steps to perform arc flash analysis
• List the contents contained on an Arc Flash Label

Practical Solution to Reducing Arc Flash

• Power System Upgrades
• Arc Resistant Switchgear
• Circuit Breaker Retrofitting
• Remote Breaker Racking
• Regular Maintenance and Testing

Case Study Using Computer Analysis Software

Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Daily Schedule:
8:00   Registration and Coffee
8:30   Session begins
12:00 Lunch
4:30   Adjournment

There will be a one-hour lunch break each day in addition to a refreshment and networking break during each morning and afternoon session

Faculty

Khaled M. Akida, is an Engineering Manager and a Certified Electrical Safety Trainer at GE Energy Services, with broad experience in power system studies and electrical health and safety program settings. Khaled received his B.Sc. (Power Systems) and M.Sc. (Process Control) degrees from Ain Shams University and The University of New Brunswick (UNB) respectively. He has managed various strong background iprojects on power system studies analysis (short circuit, coordination study, arc flash, load flow, power factor correction, harmonics, dynamic stability, and ground grid testing, design and analysis) and conducted more than 70 arc flash projects forto electrical utilities, industrial and commercial facilities. Khaled has various IEEE publications, is a technical Reviewer at 11 IEEE journals inand conferences in both pPower sSystems and cControl sSystems, and the recipient of both GE Management Award and GE Appreciation Award in 2011. Khaled is the Chair of Industry Application Chapter (IAS) @ IEEE Toronto Section.

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Certificates offered

0.6 CEU / 6 PDH

Cancellation Policy

To withdraw from a course, you must send a request, in writing, with the official receipt to our office. Fifteen or more business days in advance: full refund less $50.00 administration charge. Five to fifteen business days in advance: non-refundable credit of equal value for any future EPIC seminar within one year. Credits are transferable within your organization. In case of an unexpected event occurring after this time, you may send someone else to take your place without any additional cost.

Map & Reviews

EPIC Educational Program Innovations Center
[ View Provider's Profile ]

EPIC Learning Centre
5670 McAdam Rd
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada   L4Z 1T2

Reviews

 

This course has not yet been rated by one of our members.

If you have taken a course through this vendor please log into your account and leave feedback for this vendor. You will be helping ensure our members get directed to the best training facilities.

Here are some reviews of the training vendor.

   

Would have liked more interactive problem solving.

Reviewed by Allen A. 2011