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NEW! IEEE 1584.2 was Recently Published
November 25, 2025
- Arc Flash & Electrical Power Training by Jim Phillips
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Electrical safety isn’t theory—it’s protection for people, equipment, and uptime. For more than 40 years, Jim Phillips has helped engineers, electricians, and safety professionals turn the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace into practical, actionable safeguards that reduce incidents and strengthen compliance.
At Brainfiller, Jim leads some of the industry’s most trusted NFPA 70E training programs, known for converting complex standards into proven, field-ready procedures.
Developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 70E provides the foundation for electrical safety programs across industries. It outlines safe work practices that protect employees from:
As NFPA 70E has grown and evolved since the early 2000s, Jim Phillips has been part of the conversation—helping professionals understand not only what changed, but why those changes matter.
Jim’s expertise comes from the intersection of regulatory insight, standards involvement, and real power-system experience. He doesn’t read from a script—he teaches the reasoning behind every requirement and how it applies in the field.
His training connects NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and actual plant conditions, helping organizations align their safety culture, risk assessments, and maintenance programs.
With a career beginning in 1981 and Brainfiller launching in 1987, Jim has built a global reputation as a trusted leader in electrical safety.
He currently:
💡 Did you know? Many NFPA 70E trainers learn the material by attending Jim’s classes—while Jim is involved directly with the standards they teach.
Jim’s background spans:
This progression gives Jim a rare, 360-degree view of electrical hazards—from theoretical models to real-world failures. His training incorporates both the engineering and the practical side of electrical safety.
As Vice-Chair of IEEE 1584, Jim has played a major role in shaping the methodology behind modern arc-flash hazard calculations—the backbone of NFPA 70E’s incident energy analysis and PPE selection.
His instruction includes:
In the early 2010s, NFPA 70E began shifting from a hazard-based approach to a risk-based methodology. Jim contributed to this evolution through published research and committee discussions. His early collaboration with a UK colleague helped introduce the risk-focused thinking now central to each new edition.
He continues to evaluate public input, technical proposals, and revisions each cycle—bringing real-world insight to the standard.
Engineers and electricians consistently give Jim five-star reviews for:
Many participants remark that Jim is the first person who has ever truly explained why a requirement exists—not just what it says.
⭐ Why choose Jim? When you train with Jim Phillips, you’re learning NFPA 70E from someone involved in shaping its direction—not from recycled slides.
All training is available live, on-site, or on-demand, and includes completion certificates with CEU/PDH documentation.NFPA 70E Qualified Worker Training (8 hours)
Covers risk assessment, PPE, LOTO, establishing an electrically safe work condition, and auditing requirements.How to Perform an Arc-Flash Study | IEEE 1584 (16 hours)
Modeling, arcing current, incident energy, arc-flash boundaries, and system-level mitigation.Fundamentals of Electrical Safety (2 hours)
Shock hazards, arc-flash basics, and the building blocks behind NFPA 70E.DC Electrical Safety Fundamentals (2 hours)
Key safety practices for data centers and DC systems.
Organizations that adopt Jim’s training consistently report:
Recent recognition includes:
Because Jim is embedded in NFPA, IEEE, IEC, and NEC committees, he sees emerging trends before they appear in the codebook.
His training materials are updated immediately after each standards cycle, keeping teams aligned with NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and OSHA expectations.
🔧 From code to craft: Jim explains why requirements exist and how to apply them correctly in real electrical systems.
Partnering with Jim Phillips ensures your team learns NFPA 70E and arc-flash safety from someone who has helped guide the direction of the standard—not from copied material.
Train with Jim Phillips through Brainfiller.
Empower your team, strengthen compliance, and protect lives with industry-leading NFPA 70E and arc-flash training.
