Electrical and Arc Flash Safety

Electrical hazards pose serious risks to employees who work on or near electrical systems—including severe shock, burns, and even fatalities. Designed to increase awareness of the hazards associated with working with or near electrical equipment, this webinar will walk participants through key OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E standards that govern electrical safety in the workplace. Through real-world case studies, we’ll highlight the critical importance of compliance and proactive safety measures.

Participants will also learn the fundamentals of:

• Comprehensive electrical safety training
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Conducting effective inspections and inspection methods
• Documentation and record-keeping for an electrical safety program

Whether you’re new to electrical safety or seeking to enhance your organization’s existing program, this webinar provides the practical knowledge and resources needed to build a safer work environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to protect yourself and your colleagues!

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. Identify electrical hazards and implement safe work procedures.
2. Educate workers on arc flash risks, appropriate PPE, and hazard mitigation techniques
3. Promote adherence to OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E standards.
4. Reduce the likelihood of incidents that lead to injuries, downtime, or lawsuits.

Lecturer

Collin Rusche, CIH, CSP, CHMM

Mr. Rusche has been working in the EHS industry for almost 10 years.  He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) experienced in complying with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, such as managing LQG, SQG & VSQG facilities, SPCC, SWPPP, NPDES, Title V, and CWA programs. Through his work, he has gained experience in the chemical industry, manufacturing facilities, and the technology sector. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Safety in Environmental Health from Illinois State University. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, working out, and spending time at home, as well as studying and learning new things. 

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.

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