Electricity poses two major hazards, including arc flash and shock. An arc flash is a violent release of electrical energy that can generate a temperature of up to 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit (19,000 degrees Celsius)! This course will teach you what an arc flash is, including its extreme physical hazards. It will also teach you how to avoid this deadly hazard that cannot be seen or heard until it is too late.
The Electrical Arc Flash course is also available in Spanish.
Complete Your Electrical Arc Flash Training Online!
Taking our Electrical Arc Flash course online offers these benefits:
- 24/7 course access
- Log on and off as many times as you want
- Work anytime, anywhere — All you need is a computer and access to the Internet
- Learn with a mixture of video, audio narration, text and colorful graphics
- Takes approximately one hour to finish
- Allows up to 90 days to complete the course
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive your official Certificate of Completion.
About the Electrical Arc Flash Course
Important topics covered in this course include:
- Electric shock and how to avoid it
- What an arc flash is
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Creating an electrically safe condition
- Avoiding arc flash situations
- And more
This course explores the basics of electrical safety and arc flash hazards. Once you complete this course, you'll be able to:
- Understand the factors that contribute to arc flashes and electrical shocks
- Utilize appropriate procedures to avoid an arc flash or electric shock
- Use “arc rating” to select appropriate protective equipment and clothing
- Create an “electrically safe condition” during high-voltage work