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On Demand Class - Learn Anywhere, Anytime at Your Pace!

  • 8 PDHs | 0.8 CEUs
  • 23 Video Modules
  • Final Quiz - Minimum Passing Score of 70% Required for Continuing Education Credit
  • Take the quiz as many times as you need
  • Certificate of Completion with PDH/CEU Credit
  • No Time Limit
  • Program does NOT expire
  • Store this program in your personal library for future reference
  • Learn about the Major Changes to the 2021 Edition

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Jim Phillips takes you on a deep dive with the 2021 Edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. In this 8-hour online training class, Jim goes behind the scenes and answers “why” when it comes to some of the changes to this standard..

Highlights of the Major Changes Include:

  • Revised definitions
  • Reorganization of Article 110
  • Moving Priority from Article 105 to 110.1 to emphasize the importance
  • Addition of informational note regarding online training.
  • New note regarding multi-employer work sites – more than one employer can be responsible.
  • New section about Electrically Safe Work Policy.
  • There is a New Section about Equipment Use.
  • Clarification regarding “Block or relive stored non-electrical energy devices”.
  • New task added to Table 130.5(C) “operating a circuit breaker or switch for the first time under all conditions is listed as “Yes” regarding likelihood of an arc flash incident.
  • A new informational note was added regarding the arc rating of outer layers used for safety or protection from the elements.
  • New examples of risk reduction methods when testing absence of voltage with an incident energy greater than arc rating of commercially available arc rated PPE.
  • A new Article 360 regarding capacitor safety was added.
  • Annex D was revised to reflect the 2018 Edition of IEEE 1584.
  • Annex R – Working with Capacitors was added.

    • Jim Phillips, P.E.

    Jim is not just another trainer reading a script. For almost 40 years, Jim has been helping tens of thousands of people around the world understand electrical power system design, analysis and safety. Having taught over 2500 classes during his career to people from all seven continents (Yes Antarctica is included!), he has developed a reputation for being one of the best trainers and public speakers in the electric power industry. His unique insider's perspective is based on:

  • Four Decades in the Industry
  • Vice Chair: IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculationsl.
  • International Chair: IEC TC78 Live Working – 40 + Standards and Documents
  • Technical Committee Member: NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
  • Steering Committee: IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Research Collaboration
  • Author: “How Guide to Perform Arc Flash Hazard Calculations”
  • Contributing Editor: NECA’s multi-award-winning Electrical Contractor Magazine
  • Member: ASTM F18 Committee.

    • 2021 NFPA 70E Major Changes and Refresher Training

    Online Class Agenda – 8 PDHs / 0.8 CEUs

    INTRODUCTION

    HUMAN EFFECTS
    Physiological Effects, Tissue Damage, Internal Organ Damage, Burns, Fibrillation, “Curable” 2nd Degree Burn Requirements, Arc Blast Pressure, Sound Pressure, Incident Energy and 1.2 Calories/cm2

    CODES AND STANDARDS
    OSHA 29 CFR – Part 1910, Subpart S, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2021 NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, IEEE Standard 1584™, IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations, Legal Requirements, Liability

    CATEGORIES OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
    Electric Shock, Arc Flash, Arc Blast, Sound Pressure, Shrapnel, UV Light

    OVERVIEW OF MAJOR CHANGES TO THE 2021 EDITION

    NEW AND REVISED DEFINITIONS

    OVERVIEW OF REORGANIZATION OF ARTICLE 110

    ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM
    Overview of Changes, General, Inspection,  Awareness and Self Discipline, Electrical Safety Program Principles, Controls and Procedures, Risk Assessment Procedure, Job Safety Planning and Job Briefing, Incident Investigation (New), Auditing

    QUALIFIED PERSON
    NFPA 70E Definition, Trained and Knowledgeable Requirements, Identifies Hazards

     ARTICLE 120

    REVISION TO LOCKOUT DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
    New addition to align NFPA 70E with OSHA language

    PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND VERIFYING AN ELECTRICALLY SAFE WORK CONDITION
    Verification Steps, Methods Used, PPE to be Worn During Procedure

    ARTICLE 130

    OVERVIEW OF REORGANIZATION
    Review of reorganization to accommodate material being relocated to Article 110

    ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL WORK PERMIT
    Purpose of Permit, Data Required, Approvals Process, Clarification to Relieve Stored Mechanical Energy – Now Referred to as “Nonelectrical Energy”

    SHOCK RISK ASSESSMENT
    Overview, General, Shock Risk Assessment, Addition of Estimate of Likelihood and Severity Requirement, Additional Protective Measures, Shock PPE, Documentation, Shock Protection Boundaries, Limited Approach Boundary, Restricted Approach Boundary

    ARC FLASH RISK ASSESSMENT
    Reorganization Overview, General, Estimate of Likelihood of Severity, Arc Flash Risk Assessment, Additional Protective Measures, Documentation, Arc Flash Boundary, Arc Flash PPE, Incident Energy Analysis Method, IEEE 1584, Effect of Arc Flash Duration, Time Current Curves and Protective Devices, Incident Energy and Distance,  Selection of Arc Rated Clothing and PPE. Equipment Labeling, Exception for No Detail on Labels.

    ARCING SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT AND ARC DURATION
    Basic concepts of short circuit current, understanding arc duration and time-current curves

    ARC FLASH BOUNDARY
    AFB Definition, Purpose, How to Determine, Work Within the Arc Flash Boundary

    NFPA 70E PPE CATEGORIES
    Defining the PPE Category using NFPA 70E Tables, PPE Category 1, 2, 3, 4 Requirements, Limitations of Tables, Using Calculations Instead, PPE Category Tables for DC arc flash

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    General, Care of Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Arc Rated Clothing,  ASTM Testing, Face Protection, Hand Protection, Foot Protection, Head, Face, Neck and Chin Protection, Eye and Hearing Protection, Addition of IEC Standards to list of PPE standards.

    ARC FLASH WARNING LABELS
    NFPA 70E Requirements, ANSI Z535, Signal Words, Information to List on the Label, Simplified Labeling Strategy, Exception where specific information not required.

    OVERVIEW OF CHAPTERS TWO AND THREE
    Summary of Major Topics, New Article 360 Safety-Related Requirements for Capacitors

    INFORMATIVE ANNEXES
    Summary of Informative Annexes, Annex D – Deletion of IEEE 1584 Equations – Why, New Annex R – Working With Capacitors

    Fundamentals of Electrical Safety and 2021 NFPA 70E

    On Demand Class – Learn Anywhere, Anytime at Your Pace!

    • 2 PDHs | 0.2 CEUs
    • 9 Video Modules
    • Final Quiz – Minimum Passing Score of 70% Required for Continuing Education Credit
    • Take the quiz as many times as you need
    • Certificate of Completion with PDH/CEU Credit
    • No Time Limit
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    • Store this program in your personal library for future reference
    • Learn about the main elements of electrical safety
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    Fundamentals of Electrical Safety

    Online Class Agenda - 2 PDHs / 0.2 CEUs

    This 2 hour On-Demand class by Jim Phillips addresses many important electrical safety topics for those that need a quick refresher or an introduction to the fundamentals.

    • Module 1: Introduction to Electrical Hazards
      • Shock/Electrocution
      • Arc Flash Hazard
      • Video – Switchboard Arc Flash Test
      • Blast Pressure
      • Ultraviolet Light
      • Sound Pressure
      • 1.2 calories/centimter2
      • Onset of Second-Degree Burn
    • Module 2: Electrical Safety Terminology
      • Exposed vs. Interaction
      • Condition of Maintenance
      • Qualified Person
      • Shock Hazard
      • Working Distance
      • Inspection –
      • Electrocution Investigation
      • Video – Uninsulated Tool and Arc Flash Test
    • Module 3: Risk Control | Electrically Safe Work Condition
      • Hierarchy of Risk Controls
      • Job Safety Planning
      • Checklist
      • Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
      • Incident Investigations (What Happened?)
    • Module 4: Shock Risk Assessment
      • Energized Electrical Work Permit
      • Steps of Shock Risk Assessment
      • Estimate Likelihood and Severity (New for 2021)
      • Limited Approach Boundary
      • Restricted Approach Boundary
      • Approach Boundaries Table
    • Module 5: Arc Flash Risk Assessment
      • Arc Flash Investigation – Permanent Disability
      • General Requirements
      • Estimate Likelihood of Occurrence of an Arc Flash
      • Normal vs. Abnormal Equipment Condition
      • Operation of Device for First Time (New for 2021)
      • Arc Flash Boundary
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    • Module 6: Incident Energy Analysis Method
      • Working Distance
      • Incident Energy Analysis PPE Selection Tables
      • PPE up to 12 cal/cm2
      • PPE greater than 12 cal/cm2
      • Additional garments for weather or hi-vis vests
      • Video – Motor Control Center Arc Flash
      • Transformer Secondary Blind Spot
    • Module 7: PPE Category Method
      • PPE Category Table
      • PPE Category maximum short circuit current
      • PPE Category maximum fault clearing time
      • Example: Determining short circuit current
      • Example: Determining fault clearing time
    • Module 8: Arc Flash Labels
      • Minimum Requirements
      • Interpreting Labels
      • Labeling with multiple configurations
      • Signal Words and Colors
    • Module 9: PPE Selection
      • NFPA 70E Requirements
      • Care of equipment
      • Hearing Protection
      • Shock Protection
      • Insulating Glove Classes and Voltage Ratings
      • Arc Flash Suit
      • Face Shield and Balaclava
      • Arc Flash Hand Protection
      • Foot Protection
      • PPE Testing Lab
      • DC PPE Category Tables

    How to Perform an Arc Flash Study – 2018 IEEE 1584

    Arc Flash Studies IEEE 1584 Training

    On Demand Class - Learn Anywhere, Anytime at Your Pace!

    • 16 PDHs | 1.6 CEUs
    • 23 Video Modules
    • Final Quiz - Minimum Passing Score of 70% Required for Continuing Education Credit
    • Take the quiz as many times as you need
    • Certificate of Completion with PDH/CEU Credit
    • No Time Limit
    • Program does NOT expire
    • Store this program in your personal library for future reference
    • 15 Detailed Arc Flash Calculation Problems
    • Jim Phillips' Arc Flash Caclulation Worksheets
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    Jim Phillips takes you on a deep dive with the 2018 Edition of IEEE 1584 - Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Studies. In this 16-hour online training class, he takes you behind the scenes and answers “why” when it comes to this standard..

    Highlights of the Major Changes Include:

  • Five different electrode configurations to enable more detailed modeling
  • Vertical electrodes in a metal box/enclosure – VCB (also in 2002 Edition)
  • Vertical electrodes terminated in an insulating barrier in a metal box/enclosure – VCCB
  • Horizontal electrodes in a metal box/enclosure – HCB
  • Vertical electrodes in open air – VOA (also in 2002 Edition)
  • Horizontal electrodes in open air – HOA
  • More choices for enclosure types and sizes
  • Enclosure correction factor calculation to adjust for specific enclosure size
  • The effect of grounding has been eliminated
  • An arcing current variation factor calculation replaces the 85% factor
  • Calculations are performed at 1 of 3 voltage levels with interpolation to actual voltage
  • The 125 kVA transformer exception was replaced.

    • Using his ever popular calculation worksheets, Jim takes you through many example problems to illustrate using the equations, k constants and the effect of parameters such as enclosure size, electrode configuration, voltage and more. Each calculation is performed in 2 steps which includes an initial calculation based on one of three voltage levels and a second calculation interpolating to the specific system voltage. The 125 kVA “exception” was replaced. Learn why and what has replaced it. What about the 2 second rule? Jim discusses all this and much more.

    Jim Phillips, P.E.

    Jim is not just another trainer reading a script. For almost 40 years, Jim has been helping tens of thousands of people around the world understand electrical power system design, analysis and safety. Having taught over 2500 classes during his career to people from all seven continents (Yes Antarctica is included!), he has developed a reputation for being one of the best trainers and public speakers in the electric power industry. His unique insider's perspective is based on:

  • Four Decades in the Industry
  • Vice Chair: IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculationsl.
  • International Chair: IEC TC78 Live Working – 40 + Standards and Documents
  • Technical Committee Member: NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
  • Steering Committee: IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Research Collaboration
  • Author: “How Guide to Perform Arc Flash Hazard Calculations”
  • Contributing Editor: NECA’s multi-award-winning Electrical Contractor Magazine
  • Member: ASTM F18 Committee.

    • When asked questions about some topics, Jim’s explanations often run along the line of “Well, here’s what happened in the lab when we blew it up…” or “Here is why it was written in a particular way”

    Read Jim’s article outlining the major changes to IEEE 1584 [Read Article]

    How to Perform an Arc Flash Study - IEEE 1584

    Online Class Agenda - 16 PDHs / 1.6 CEUs

    ARC FLASH AND OTHER ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
    Physiological Effects, Electrocution, Tissue Damage, Internal Organ Damage, Burns Fibrillation, “Curable” 2nd Degree Burn

    CODES AND STANDARDS
    OSHA 29 CFR – Part 1910, Subpart S, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2018 NFPA 70E, (CSA Z462 for Canada Classes) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2018 IEEE Standard 1584™, IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations, Legal Requirements, Liability

     2018 EDITION – IEEE 1584 – DEVELOPMENT
    History of the Development of the 2018 IEEE 1584, IEEE/NFPA Collaboration, Working Group and Project Team, Almost 2000 New Arc Flash Tests, What Took So Long? Range of Applicability, Data Requirements, Study Process, Table of Results for the Arc Flash Study Report.

    ARC FLASH CIRCUIT DYNAMICS 
    Arcing Faults vs. Bolted Faults, Effect of Current on Overcurrent Device Clearing Time, Current Limitation, Effect of Transformer Size and Source Strength

    MODELING THE ARC FLASH STUDY
    One-Line, Data, System Configuration, Multiple Sources

    ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANY DATA
    What data should be requested, minimum and maximum fault current, why not to use infinite bus calculations, what if the data can not be obtained?

    OVERVIEW OF CHANGES TO THE 2018 IEEE 1584
    Introduction and Summary of the Major Changes

    ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS
    VCB – Vertical electrodes in a metal box/enclosure, VCCB Vertical electrodes terminated in an insulating barrier in a metal box/enclosure, HCB – Horizontal electrodes in a metal box/enclosure, VOA – Vertical electrodes in open air, HOA – Horizontal electrodes in open air

    ARCING SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CALCULATIONS– LOW VOLTAGE
    Calculation of Intermediate Average Arcing Current, Calculation Final Arcing Current – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

    ENCLOSURE SIZES AND TYPES
    New Enclosures, Sizes and Types, Gap Distances

    ENCLOSURE SIZE CORRECTION FACTOR CALCULATIONS
    Determining Correction Factor for Enclosure Size.  Shallow vs. Typical Enclosure

    WORKING DISTANCE
    Selection of Working Distance for Incident Energy Calculations

    ARC DURATION
    Using Time Current Curves, 2 Second Cut Off, Arc Sustainability, 125 kVA Transformer Exception Deletion – Why?

    INCIDENT ENERGY CALCULATIONS – LOW VOLTAGE
    Calculation of Intermediate Incident Energy, Calculation of Final Incident Energy – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

    ARC FLASH BOUNDARY CALCULATIONS – LOW VOLTAGE
    Calculation of Intermediate Arc Flash Boundary, Calculation of Final Arc Flash Boundary – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

    ARCING CURRENT VARIATION FACTOR
    Calculation the Arcing Current Variation Factor for Minimum Arcing Current, Replacement for 85% factor, Applies to all Voltages

    ARCING SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CALCULATIONS – MEDIUM VOLTAGE
    Calculation of Intermediate Average Arcing Current, Calculation Final Arcing Current – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

    INCIDENT ENERGY CALCULATIONS – MEDIUM VOLTAGE
    Calculation of Intermediate Incident Energy, Calculation of Final Incident Energy – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

    ARC FLASH BOUNDARY CALCULATIONS – MEDIUM VOLTAGE
    Calculation of Intermediate Arc Flash Boundary, Calculation of Final Arc Flash Boundary – Interpolate for Voltage, Coefficients, Data

    DC ARC FLASH CALCULATIONS  
    V-I Characteristics, DC Arc Resistance Calculations, DC Incident Energy Calculations, Box vs. Open Arc Calculations, Calculation Worksheets, Problem Solving

    COMPARISON OF CALCULATION METHODS AND CONFIGURATIONS
    Calculation Results from 2002 IEEE 1584 Compared to 2018 IEEE 1584, Comparison or Results for VCB, VCCB, HCB

    MODELING TIPS
    Selection of Electrode Configuration, Enclosure Size, Gap Distances

    OTHER HAZARD MEASUREMENTS
    Light, Blast Pressure, Sound Pressure

    DETERMINING PPE REQUIREMENTS FROM INCIDENT ENERGY CALCULATIONS
    Using calculated incident energy to determine PPE requirements. Simplifying the Selection

     ARC FLASH WARNING LABELS
    Jim’s Simplification for Arc Flash Labels to Reduce or Eliminate the Need to Re-Label, Minimum Requirements, Label Locations, ANSI Z535 Requirements, Incident Energy vs. Site Specific PPE vs. Arc Rating, Signal Words and Colors

    Learn the Answers to These Questions and More:

    • How do I organize a study?
    • What equipment really needs labeled?
    • Where do I obtain the required data?
    • How much information is really required on the arc flash label?
    • Do I need all data such as conductor lengths?
    • How do I calculate AC incident energy, arcing current & arc flash boundary?
    • What is the difference between low voltage and medium voltage calculations?
    • How do I calculate DC incident energy from an arc flash?
    • How do I calculate DC arc resistance and what is a V-I characteristic?
    • How accurate are the IEEE 1584 calculations?
    • Why do I also have to analyze arc flash during for minimum fault currents?
    • What very important question do I ask the electric utility?
    • Are time current curves a reliable way to determine arc flash clearing time?
    • What if I have a low arcing current that causes a long clearing time?
    • Why was the 125 kVA 208V exclusion deleted?
    • Is the “2 second cut off” appropriate?
    • How long can an arc sustain itself? – discussion of recent test data.
    • Why do I use a comparison of 100% and the minimum arcing current?
    • Does the type of equipment make a difference in the calculations?
    • What changed regarding grounded vs. ungrounded systems?
    • What about Arc Blast, Light and Sound Pressure?
    • How do I include motor contribution to the calculations?
    • How can current limiting devices reduce the incident energy?
    • Why use remote operation, arc resistant equipment, and maintenance switches?
    • Why is selecting the correct working distance an important part of the calculations?

    What is an Arc Flash Study?

    2018 IEEE 1584 Major Changes

    As part of an arc flash study (Risk Assessment) the incident energy exposure level is determined based on the working distance of the employee’s face and chest areas from a prospective arc source. Arc-rated clothing and other PPE is selected with a rating sufficient for the incident energy exposure and shall be used by the employee based on the specific task. IEEE Std. 1584 tm, IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations is the method used globally for calculating the prospective incident energy.
    NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 also require determining the arc flash boundary, which is the distance from a potential arc source where the incident energy is 1.2 cal/cm2. This value is considered to be the point at which the onset of a second-degree burn occurs. Live work performed outside of the arc flash boundary does not require PPE, although the risk of some injury still exists.

    The concept of these requirements is simple. At each location, the arc flash study is used to determine: The perspective incident energy exposure for a worker’s chest and face, the rating of PPE based on the perspective incident energy, the arc flash boundary.

    Although NFPA 70E provides more generalized PPE tables as a simplified alternative for PPE selection, an arc flash calculation study requires performing calculations to estimate the magnitude of incident energy exposure. These calculations are based on specific details, including the available short circuit current, device clearing time, grounding, arc gap distance, equipment type, and many other factors.

    This information, as well as data regarding electric shock protection and approach limits, can be included on the arc flash warning labels placed on the equipment under study. Before conducting energized work, a qualified worker can refer to the label and obtain the data necessary for the shock hazard risk assessment and the arc flash hazard risk assessment as required by NFPA 70E and CSA Z462.

    Although an arc flash study can appear to be complex, it can be more manageable when broken down into basic steps as outlined in this online training program.