Electric arc hazards

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The risk of electrical accidents is always present. An accident only occurs when there is an opportunity, and often it is handling errors that cause the incident. This course covers what electric arcs are, how arc hazards occur, incident energy, and risk-reducing measures.

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Target

This course teaches you about how electric arcs develop and behave. You will learn about how to go about reducing the incident energy in an electric arc. The course covers risk prevention and reduction through factors such as establishing barriers, disconnecting equipment, installing protective devices, different types of protective devices, and disconnecting equipment that contributes to electric arc short-circuit currents.

Target group

Personnel who design and maintain electrical installations and other staff who may be exposed to arc flashes in their work.

Subjects covered in the course

  • Potential dangers from electric arcs
  • Injuries resulting from electric arcs
  • Incident energy and contributing factors
  • Barriers such as switchboard panels and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Short-circuit currents in arc flashes
  • Protective devices and arc flash detectors
  • How to limit incident energy and arc flash duration

Technical information

System requirements

This course can be completed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone – whenever and wherever it suits you. To ensure the best possible experience, we recommend using an up-to-date web browser (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox) and a stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps. If you are using a mobile network, a 4G connection or higher is recommended.

To follow along with audio and video content, you will need speakers or headphones. For optimal quality, a connection speed of 150 Mbps or higher is recommended. If you experience technical issues, try updating your browser, clearing your cache and cookies, or contacting Support for assistance.
Course manual

Yes, you will receive a digital course manual on e-mail that is also available on My Page.

Type
eLearning
Estimated duration
1h 5min
Language
English
Provider
Trainor

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