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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.
| Next Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators Courses | ||||
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| March 30 – 31, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time | OR26305 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| April 7 – 8, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time | OR26307 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| April 15 – 16, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR26306 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| April 29 – 30, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time | OR26255 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| May 5 – 6, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time | OR26447 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| May 11 – 12, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR26448 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| May 20 – 21, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time | OR26449 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| May 28 – 29, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time | OR26450 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 3 – 4, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time | OR26577 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 10 – 11, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time | OR26578 | $1379.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
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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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Next Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators Courses
| Date | City & prov | Venue | Code | |
| March 30 – 31, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time , MB | Teleconference | OR26305 | Register |
| April 7 – 8, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time , NL | Teleconference | OR26307 | Register |
| April 15 – 16, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR26306 | Register |
| April 29 – 30, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time , NS | Teleconference | OR26255 | Register |
| May 5 – 6, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB | Teleconference | OR26447 | Register |
| May 11 – 12, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR26448 | Register |
| May 20 – 21, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time , SK | Teleconference | OR26449 | Register |
| May 28 – 29, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Halifax time , NS | Teleconference | OR26450 | Register |
| June 3 – 4, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB | Teleconference | OR26577 | Register |
| June 10 – 11, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Toronto time , ON | Teleconference | OR26578 | Register |
| June 16 – 17, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time , BC | Teleconference | OR26579 | Register |
| June 24 – 25, 2026 | LIVE 2-Way Video Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time , NL | Teleconference | OR26580 | Register |
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Daniel Chartier
Years of Experience35Daniel 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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Luke Gledhill, Porocel of CanadaDaniel adequately covers the material and does so in an engaging manner.
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Jean-Marc Dallaire, Broder ElectricDaniel was very thorough with the course material. He was also good about answering questions during the course.
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Sharmil Joseph, Madsen Diesel and TurbineDaniel has a deep knowledge on what he is teaching. He is very kind and has immense patience. He didn't make the course boring.
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Doug Baker
Years of Experience50Doug 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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Robert Reardon, Stuart OlsonDoug had great communication & presentation skills, with a lot of experience & stories to tell about what we were learning.
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Clay Almberg, Enbridge PipelinesDoug was very knowledgeable, with a wide range of information from his background.
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Luke Young, Midlite Powerline ConstructionDoug is a very nice and helpful instructor; he always helped and gave good explanations when needed.
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Paul Sherwood
Years of Experience4944 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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Dillon Seminchuk, West FraserHe was very informative and receptive to questions. Very engaging.
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Steven Plett, 3M CanadaPaul was knowledgeable in electrical safety and brought some real-world experience to the course
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Brandon Kyle Wijma, Mueller Electric Div II LTDPaul did an amazing job. On behalf of Mueller Electric, I would like to thank him for answering all our questions and having the knowledge to teach all of us in a professional manner.
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Norm Jewitt
Years of Experience41He 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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Sam van der Merwe, Structa WireI think Norm was very knowledgeable and presented the information in a very clear and interactive manner with lots of practical examples.
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Stewart Denby, Rev EngineeringNorm was very good at teaching and explaining the course materials. His knowledge of low and medium circuit breakers, protective devices, and all their components was evident in the training/ teaching he shared with us. Overall it was a great course with lots of knowledge.
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Doug Power, ChampionXNorm was personable and relatable to real life scenarios. He was patient and helpful to those who had struggle and helped along the way to keep everyone up to par.
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience44Wayne 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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Quinn Hiebert, Alberta Health ServicesWayne, the instructor, was very clear and communicated very well. He taught very practically, and guided each student.
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Murray Gauthier, Department of National DefenseI found Wayne to be very knowledgeable. His presentation of all aspects of the course and material was great.
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Jeff Barfoot, SyncrudeWayne is a great instructor. He is very knowledgeable and is very good at explaining any questions.
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Richard Stickel
Years of Experience37Richard 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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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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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience57Ed 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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Bob MacMillan, Rolls - Royce Limited"Ed Rideout is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He communicates the subject matter clearly and has many personal experiences to get his point across and makes it interesting."
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A. Lichodzijewski, Department of National Defense"Very interesting insight into Arc Flash safety. Good balance of theory and potential applications in everyday situations."
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John Young, Greyrock Mining"Ed was an excellent instructor that kept all participants involved and interested. Ed is a very knowledgeable instructor who really knew his stuff. He was a joy to be taught by."
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Dave Neal
Years of Experience53With 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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Mike Jablonicky, TransAlta“I found Dave Neal to be very professional and informative. His approach to teaching was refreshing yet direct to the point. He brought on new videos, new viewpoints in the way we do our jobs and how we look at pre-job safety. Very well done. We look forward to seeing Dave again in three years.”
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Terry Williams, Manning Forest Products“The course was very informative and really opens my eyes to the dangers of arc flash. There are so many things from the course I or we can take and implement at our division immensely. Dave Neal was very knowledgeable and was able to share stories and information that directly relates to our mill.”
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Michael Chen, York Energy Centre“The instructor, Dave Neal is very knowledgeable and experienced. Hope to see him again in there years for the refresher course.”
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience46Jim 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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Shoaib Patel, Toronto Transit Commission“Jim Roberts was a good instructor. He was very clear in helping us understand how to safely deal with high voltage. He also made us aware of all the dangers that we could come across.”
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Gerry Bell, CumminsJim was able to adjust on the fly to differences between course materials and trailer hardware vs examples we provided for our hardware.
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Denise Athaide, Cummins Inc.Jim did a good job of focusing on important material, keeping everyone's attention, and explaining important concepts.
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