Electrical Safety: Arc Flash Prevention is a 26-minute online course that teaches workers how to prevent arc flash incidents through proper hazard assessment, PPE selection, and safe work practices as outlined in NFPA 70E and OSHA's electrical safety standards. It is designed for electricians, maintenance technicians, facilities managers, and safety officers, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
An arc flash is a sudden, violent release of electrical energy through the air that can produce temperatures exceeding 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit - hotter than the surface of the sun. Up to 80% of OSHA-reported electrical injuries involve thermal burns from arc flash incidents, and these events can cause severe burns, permanent blindness, hearing damage, and death within fractions of a second. Despite the availability of NFPA 70E standards and arc-rated PPE for over two decades, an estimated 600,000 workers in the United States still lack the necessary PPE to prevent arc flash injuries, according to industry safety data.
This course trains your team on the specific knowledge needed to prevent arc flash incidents and minimize injury when they occur. Your employees will learn how arc flashes happen, how to conduct an arc flash risk assessment, the PPE category system defined by NFPA 70E, proper approach boundaries for energized equipment, and the safe work practices that eliminate or reduce exposure. The training bridges the gap between OSHA's legal requirements under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and the practical implementation guidance provided by NFPA 70E.
NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, is the recognized industry standard for arc flash prevention and was originally developed at OSHA's request in the 1970s. While NFPA 70E is a voluntary consensus standard, OSHA enforces electrical safety under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K (construction), and frequently references NFPA 70E when issuing citations under both these standards and the General Duty Clause. OSHA has issued citations specifically for failure to provide arc-rated clothing, with penalties for serious violations reaching $16,550 and willful violations up to $165,514 as of 2025. Between 2011 and 2024, 2,070 workers were killed by electricity in the United States. NFPA 70E requires employers to conduct an arc flash risk assessment before any work on or near energized electrical equipment, and to update the assessment at intervals not exceeding five years or whenever major modifications occur.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.