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Certified Electrical Safety Specialist (CESS-70E Arc Flash)

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Certified Electrical Safety Specialist (CESS-70E Arc Flash)

About This Course

The CESS training course is designed to save lives, prevent disabling injuries, and protect plants, buildings, and equipment. Based on NFPA 70E and OSHA standards, students attending this course will gain a deep respect for the power of electricity. Additionally, the course helps companies meet their OSHA training obligations as outlined in CFR 1910.331-335.

What You'll Learn

How to identify electrical hazards. The difference between "qualified" and "unqualified" electrical workers. Safe approach distances to exposed electrical conductors. Improvements in PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for electrical safety. OSHA penalties for noncompliance. Changes for NFPA 2015 Electrical Safe Work Practices. Recognizing Electrical Hazards. Arc Flash/Arc Blast Shock/Electrocution. Hazard/Risk Category Classifications. Limits of Approach. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures. Meter Safety. Emergency Procedures. OSHA Requirements.

Requirements

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Who This Course Is For

Construction managers, building contractors, safety supervisors, building inspectors, hazardous waste managers, training managers, industrial hygienists, and individuals associated with the federal agency's collateral duty safety and health personnel.