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Welcome to our 2-day Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Awareness Course, meticulously crafted for operators seeking to enhance their expertise in electrical safety. This comprehensive program combines two critical areas:Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety and Electrical Switching Safety for Operators.
Day 1: Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Explore arc flash hazards, boundaries, and appropriate PPE.
Master the CSA-Z462.
Understand the severity of arc flash injuries based on proximity, explosion size, and exposure time.
Learn about external and internal burns, intoxication from hot gasses, eye damage, and other consequences.
Discover how to assess arc flash risks and implement preventive measures.
Suitable for electrical workers, maintenance personnel, and supervisors.
Day 2: Electrical Switching Safety for Operators
Dive into safe switching practices, risk assessment, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Understand procedures for electrical maintenance and switching operations.
Learn how to create an Electrically Safe Working Condition (ESWC) while interacting with energized equipment.
Explore the causes of arc flash incidents, including faulty wiring, loose connections, and material failure.
Discover practical strategies to minimize risks during live work.
Ideal for operators, technicians, and anyone working with electrical systems.
Throughout the course, our experienced instructors will guide you through real-world scenarios, interactive discussions, and demonstrations. By the end, you’ll be well-prepared to enhance safety in your workplace and mitigate electrical risks effectively.
Who Should Attend:
Operators: Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this course is tailored to meet your needs.
Technicians: Gain valuable insights to protect yourself and your colleagues during electrical operations.
Supervisors: Understand the importance of enforcing safety protocols and promoting a culture of awareness.
Maintenance Personnel: Enhance your skills in preventing arc flash incidents and ensuring workplace safety.
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Course topics
I. Introduction to Electrical Safety
Objective: Understand the importance of electrical safety in the workplace and recognize potential hazards.
II. Electrical Switching Procedures
Objective: Learn safe switching practices and procedures to prevent accidents during maintenance and operation.
III. Risk Assessment and Hazard Mitigation
Objective: Develop skills to assess risks associated with electrical work and implement preventive measures.
View all topicsI. Introduction to Electrical Safety
Objective: Understand the importance of electrical safety in the workplace and recognize potential hazards.
- Overview of electrical accidents and their impact
- Legal and regulatory requirements (CSA-Z462)
- Roles and responsibilities of operators in maintaining safety
II. Electrical Switching Procedures
Objective: Learn safe switching practices and procedures to prevent accidents during maintenance and operation.
- Identifying isolation points and lockout/tagout procedures
- Proper use of voltage testers and meters
- Creating an Electrically Safe Working Condition (ESWC)
- Emergency shutdown protocols
III. Risk Assessment and Hazard Mitigation
Objective: Develop skills to assess risks associated with electrical work and implement preventive measures.
- Identifying arc flash boundaries
- Calculating incident energy levels
- Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Mitigating risks during live work
IV. Arc Flash Awareness and Response
Objective: Understand the science behind arc flash incidents and learn how to respond effectively.
- Causes of arc flash (faulty wiring, loose connections, etc.)
- Severity of arc flash injuries (burns, intoxication, eye damage)
- Emergency procedures during an arc flash event
- First aid and medical response
V. CSA-Z462 Standard and Compliance
Objective: Familiarize yourself with the CSA-Z462 Standard and its practical application.
- Key requirements of CSA-Z462
- Developing an electrical safety program
- Conducting regular inspections and audits
VI. Safe Work Practices and Best Practices
Objective: Acquire practical skills for safe electrical work and minimize risks.
- Proper use of tools and equipment
- Working near energized equipment
- Handling electrical emergencies
- Reporting incidents and near misses
VII. Creating a Safety Culture
Objective: Learn how to promote safety awareness and foster a culture of prevention.
- Training and continuous education for operators
- Communication and collaboration among team members
- Reporting unsafe conditions
- Encouraging proactive safety behaviors
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Daniel Chartier
Years of Experience34Daniel Chartier travaille comme ingénieur électrique depuis près de 30 ans, et est spécialisé en automatisation et contrôles. Il a travaillé dans des fonderies d'aluminium et les mines, dans l'emballage, les stations de pompage et dans la construction d'usines thermiques (District Cooling) au cours des ans. Il a été responsable du développement de formations de sécurité dans...
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Billy Grigo, NorSask Forest ProductsDaniel was a good instructor. I found his anecdotes helpful in understanding the significance of the dangers of arc flash.
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Steve Carnevale, University of TorontoDaniel was very informative as well as keeping the guys engaged in conversations regarding real-life scenarios
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Chris Hantzakos, Total Power LimitedDaniel is a great teacher and knows how to make an interesting presentation.
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Paul Sherwood
Years of Experience4844 years as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician in the U.K. And CanadaExperience in the engineering and manufacturing industries maintaining a wide variety of electrical equipmentWorked primarily in the Potash mining industry in Saskatchewan (32 years) At Potash held various roles, worked underground maintaining Electrical systems and equipment.Mill maintenance Electrician working on high, medium...
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Colton Roberts, Stockdale's ElectricPaul was very knowledgeable with experience and stories to back up what he said and what was in the slides.
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Andrea Sargent, Mount Milligan, Centerra GoldPaul was helpful and took the time to make sure we understood everything.
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Jason Cox, NewmontI liked Paul's real world approach and the speed at which he spoke, easy to absorb.
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Norm Jewitt
Years of Experience40He began his career in the electrical trade by engaging in construction activities at a potash mine located west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since then, he has accumulated experience in various facets of the electrical trade, including construction, commissioning, and maintenance.Norm has contributed his skills to the commercial, industrial, and mining sectors. Additionally, he successfully managed...
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Kasey Russel, Maka PowerNorm is awesome. Our crew was green on a lot of the course content. Norm did a great job taking the time to explain all the presentations and all of the questions that came up during the hands-on training. He did a great job explaining things in a way that was very easy to understand explaining things...
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Marc Jay Manubag, SaskArcThe teacher was very kind to all of us. He spoke in a manner that anyone can fully understand. Teacher Norm's calmness allowed everyone else to feel at ease, which made everyone's interactions more friendly and easy.
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Christopher Legault, FKMNorm was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. Gave great personal experience and stories to make the course relevant.
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience43Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry. Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance...
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Rick Burroughs, Blue Ridge LumberI found Wayne to be very informative and the course to be fulfilling.
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Johnathan Gamble, Total PowerWayne did an awesome job making everything easy to understand, as the knowledge level for guys on the course varied greatly.
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Todd Bicklemeier, Canfor PulpWayne is very knowledgeable and provides a good learning environment.
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Richard Stickel
Years of Experience36Richard Stickel worked at the Canfor Taylor Pulp Mill for 33 years. He has worked in operations, electrical and industrial instrumentation maintenance, construction in the oil and gas field and airport electrical construction. He holds dual journeyman certification as an electrician as well as an instrument mechanic. He is a 4th class power engineer.As a technician Richard was involved with construction...
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Daniel Torgerson, EnbridgeRichard provided examples and previous experience. He answered all questions and went through the course content very well.
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Mike Strachan, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloRichard was a very good instructor that answered all my questions and if he didn't know the answer he found it in a timely manner
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Aaron Belanger, SyncrudeRichard was very knowledgeable of the subject and provided personal experiences to back it up.
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Doug Baker
Years of Experience49Doug brings over forty five years experience in the electrical industry, working for utility, utility contractors, engineering firm, and educational institute. Most recently finishing a career at NAIT as an instructor/academic chair (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Power Lineman, Power System Electrician, Electrician and Electrical Engineering Technology programs. He has constructed and...
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Mary-Grace Bromley, Stuart OlsonDoug provided adequate knowledge to take home and provided hands-on instruction. He was knowledgeable with electrical questions regarding the use of equipment/ meters, as well as additional information from real-life experience. Regarding the material in the course, he answered common electrical problems...
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Clay Almberg, Enbridge PipelinesDoug was very knowledgeable, with a wide range of information from his background.
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Shane Robinson, PembinaDoug was very knowledgeable. He was able to explain situations and give real life examples to us. He was very good at making sure the class was kept engaged and helped us better understand.
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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience56Ed Rideout has been involved with the electrical field in many ways for nearly 54 years. His electrical experience started when he was just out of vocational school and was hired as the sole electrician at a local fish plant in charge of six fishing trawlers, a power house and a fish plant facility. In 1975 Ed went on to work with Nova Scotia Power, first as an apprentice electrician in a generating...
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Joseph (Greg) Roland, Saipem Canada"I found the instructor; Ed Rideout to be very well versed in what he is striving to teach us. He is open and straight forward to questions asked and makes me feel "at ease" when asking them. He obviously knows this course and his electrical business."
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Shannon Park, Corner Brook Pulp & Paper Mill"Ed was clear and to the point, he gave good examples relative to the topic. This course and the instructor have made an impact on how I will approach my work in the future."
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Steven Robinson, IBEW"The instructor, Ed has lots of good field experience and can relate to the material personally. This experience from a first hand teacher makes it easy to understand the severity and how dangerous arc flash can be."
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Dave Neal
Years of Experience52With 33 years of on the job experience at Hydro One, doing consulting work for McGregor Allsop, Trow Engineering Consultants and Dillion and Associates, Dave has acquired extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, installations and legislative requirements. While with Hydro One, Dave was involved with many projects including: - Held the lead role in the implementation of the new Training Development...
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Brad Fletcher, Signal Electric Ltd.“Dave is a great instructor, easily understood and has a simplified approach allowing for easy understanding.”
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Luc Belanger, Panolam IndustriesDave Neal speaks very well and he has a very good knowledgeable of electrical systems. His real-life experiences made him interesting for you to stay in focus in learning the material.”
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George Germenis, Nortown Electrical Contractors“Dave instructed the course in a very detailed method on how to work safely with electrical equipment. He explained the many risks and outcomes when working on live equipment and explained the proper precautions to take to prevent serious injury.”
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience45Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician...
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Mike Klamann, Toronto Transit Commission“I felt like I knew the instructor, Jim Roberts; he was really friendly.”
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Chris Drdla, University of TorontoJim was an exceptional instructor. It was great to have an instructor with so much hands-on experience. Jim kept me engaged in a course where I would normally be zoning out. Overall I would like to have Jim back to teach other courses.
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Greg Lyon, Newalta“Jim was extremely knowledgeable and kept the material interesting. He was extremely in depth and very helpful.”
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