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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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Chris Hantzakos, Total Power LimitedDaniel is a great teacher and knows how to make an interesting presentation.
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Luke Gledhill, Porocel of CanadaDaniel adequately covers the material and does so in an engaging manner.
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Gene Wallis, EnbridgeDaniel was great, very informative, and I appreciated all the real-world applications he took us through.
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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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Matt Will, Plains MidstreamDoug moved through the material in an efficient matter, allowing us all to understand the information.
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Chris Wilhelm, Capital PowerDoug is very knowledgeable. Willing to find answers to questions that couldn't be answered immediately, and he conducted the course very well throughout the day. My experience was good.
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Clay Almberg, Enbridge PipelinesDoug was very knowledgeable, with a wide range of information from his background.
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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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Alexander Faulds, AKA energy systemsThe instructor was good and seemed to have experienced many of the safety issues talked about in the course, allowing him to pass along a more personal understanding of why we should follow the safety steps talked about in this course
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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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Dillon Seminchuk, West FraserHe was very informative and receptive to questions. Very engaging.
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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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Nathan Tallman, Rev EngineeringNorm is a very interactive teacher. Although we followed along in a PowerPoint, It did not feel like "death by PowerPoint," Norm kept the flow going with real-life examples and funny anecdotal stories and included the students in discussions. Norm's knowledge is astounding, and his ability to teach to...
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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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Robert Mitchell, Inter PipelineNorm was excellent. He taught well and has great experience with this training. He answered all my questions and was able to help with my lab related issues.
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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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Tom Esopenko, Canfor PulpWayne was very good, he was able to get class the class interactive and involved in discussion.
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Blair Fitzpatrick Yara Belle Plaine Inc.,Wayne made the course fun and was very knowledgeable.
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John Wile, Department of National DefenseWayne is a great instructor, extremely knowledgeable, and always able to make the material relatable.
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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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Bryce Allin, West FraserRichard was very informative, willing to answer questions and find any answers he didn't know.
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Afzal Sabir, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloRichard was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with, took questions patiently and answered understandably. He was very good with deep knowledge of VFD functionality. He used examples from field experience, which makes more sense and is easy to understand.
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Nicole Deck, CAERichard is well-spoken and paced the course well.
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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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Rylan Carney, Canadian Coast GuardEd was very well-informed and clearly communicated all the course material. He used his own personal experiences to further our understanding and it provided a lot of useful information to the course. Would gladly take another course with this instructor.
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Justin Tremblay, Broder Electric LtdEd displays a very high level of knowledge on the topic that he is teaching and can give many real-life scenarios that relate to the topics being covered. Thus keeping you more engaged and understanding the reality of the hazard.
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Carlos Alejos, Syncrude CanadaEd was Very knowledgeable about electrical equipment. Always had answers to our questions.
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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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Patrick Hickey, Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.“Very knowledgeable instructor, Dave Neal was engaging and interactive. He taught me the value of respecting electricity.”
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Joel Gagnon, Brookfield Renewable“I found the instructor, Dave Neal very informative and easy to interact with. Through his experience and knowledge he was able to give us many examples that were easy to understand. This was a great course for someone with little electrical experience like myself.”
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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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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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Mario DiDonato, SofSurfacesGood information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
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Chue Yee Vang, CumminsThis instructor has a lot of credentials and is very knowledgeable in various types of electrical components. He was able to apply to work-related experiences for us to get a better understanding.
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Brian Ethier, Enbridge"Jim is an experienced electrician with VFD's in the field. He has good knowledge of the VFD's we've worked with this week. He was able to help us with troubleshooting that we couldn't figure out. He also has good knowledge of the electrical field of VFD's and the motors which are being driven.
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