Arc Flash Safety
The PIMS Arc Flash Safety course develops essential knowledge for recognising, assessing and controlling arc-flash and arc-blast hazards around electrical equipment. Arc-flash events can expose workers to extre...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Arc Flash Safety course develops essential knowledge for recognising, assessing and controlling arc-flash and arc-blast hazards around electrical equipment. Arc-flash events can expose workers to extreme heat, pressure, electrical energy and serious injury.
The programme covers electrical safety fundamentals, incident-energy awareness, arc-flash risk assessment, approach boundaries, Lockout/Tagout, arc-rated PPE, engineering controls and emergency response.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Arc Flash and Arc Blast
- Consequences of Arc-Flash Exposure
- Electrical Safety Fundamentals
- Fault Current and Energy Release
- NFPA 70E Awareness
- IEEE 1584 Methodology Awareness
- Arc-Flash Hazard Identification
- Arc-Flash Risk Assessment
- Incident-Energy Analysis
- Arc-Flash Labelling
- Safe Electrical Work Practices
- Lockout and Tagout
- Approach Boundaries
- Energised-Work Permit Awareness
- Arc-Rated Personal Protective Equipment
- Protective Clothing and Face Protection
- Electrical Gloves
- Engineering Controls
- Current-Limiting Protective Devices
- Arc-Resistant Equipment Awareness
- Emergency Response
- Burn First-Aid Awareness
- Arc-Flash Safety Training and Culture
- Incident Case Studies
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Arc Flash Safety course is suitable for electricians, Electrical Technicians, maintenance and operations personnel, Electrical Engineers, Safety Officers, Electrical Supervisors and contractors working around energised electrical systems.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, participants should be better prepared to:
- Recognise arc-flash and arc-blast hazards
- Understand incident-energy and approach-boundary concepts
- Improve electrical risk-assessment competence
- Apply safer energy-isolation practices
- Select appropriate arc-rated PPE
- Understand engineering-control options
- Improve electrical-emergency preparedness
- Apply lessons learned from arc-flash incidents
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and arc-flash safety drill.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 2 hours.
- Practical Duration: 2 hours.
- Certification: Arc Flash Safety Certificate upon successful completion.
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