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NFPA 70 (2018) for Qualified Persons in All Industries

NFPA 70 (2018) for Qualified Persons in All Industries

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Level: Certificate

Duration: 5 Hours 0 Minutes

Course ID: MOOD158

CEUs: 0.5

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OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70 (2018) for Qualified Persons in All Industries course from ClickSafety is a certificate/card-level training designed for all those seeking employer authorization as a qualified person. A qualified person is “one who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to identify and avoid the hazards involved.”

This NFPA 70 (2018) for Qualified Persons in All Industries course is designed to be followed with on-the-job training and supervision prior to entry into work as a designated qualified person.

ClickSafety’s NFPA 70 (2018) for Qualified Persons in All Industries training is designed to cover the NFPA standards as they relate to the role of the qualified person, as well as electricians seeking qualifications or those seeking retraining. Specific course topics include the following:

Introduction to NFPA 70E
Establishing electrically safe work conditions
Working while exposed to electrical hazards
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Requirements for safety-related maintenance and special equipment

Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:

NFPA
NFPA 70E
Arc flash
PPE
Limited and restricted approach boundaries
Limits of approach
Electrically safe work condition
Electrical Safety Program
Host and contract employers
Qualified and unqualified persons
Shock risk assessment
Arc flash risk assessment
Arc flash incident energy method
Arc flash PPE category Method
Electrical safety authority (ESA)
Lockout/tagout program (LOTO)
Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW)
Energized electrical work permit
Arc flash PPE category
Arc-rated apparel
Safety grounding equipment
Batteries, lasers, power electronic equipment

AUDIENCE

The NFPA 70 (2018) for Qualified Persons in All Industries course is specifically designed for those seeking consideration for the designation of qualified person, as well as those who require retraining. Individuals who may specifically benefit from this course include the following:

Electricians seeking to become the qualified person
Current qualified persons looking for retraining

If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, please browse our full selection of Online Courses and Safety Packs, call 800-971-1080, or Contact Us online.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

ClickSafety’s NFPA 70 (2018) for Qualified Persons in All Industries course, when coupled with on-the-job training, provides an essential foundation for all those seeking to become the qualified person. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:

Understand important requirements contained in NFPA 70E, particularly as they pertain to being a qualified person for work around electrical equipment, and including:
- Content required for an electrical safety plan
- Training and job briefing requirements
- Responsibilities of those working with or near electrical equipment
Describe elements of an electrically safe work condition
Recognize the important safety concepts for working around energized electrical equipment, including:
- Justification for energized work
- Identification and assessment of risks
- Identification and use of protective boundaries
- Control of electric energy through LOTO
- Selection and use of appropriate PPE
Understand the safety requirements found in NFPA 70E for working around electrolytic cells, batteries, lasers, and power electronic equipment