About the Seminar
Attendees will learn about the four primary subjects essential to understanding, and protecting against, the arc flash hazard in an industrial workplace. Causes and consequences of arc flash are examined, with emphasis on historical data, real accidents, body burn injury and non-flame resistant vs. flame resistant clothing. This section includes many video clips of arc flashes on real equipment with clothed manikins in typical working positions, including new and unprecedented low voltage work conducted recently at KEMA Powertest. Next is a discussion of the current standards and enforcement, especially NFPA 70E, NEC and OSHA, including a look at what the future may bring. The third subject is arc flash hazard analysis and FR clothing performance testing, focusing on the quantification of incident energy and ATPV (or Arc Rating) of garments. The closing section will cover considerations when instituting or upgrading an FR program, including comfort, value, employee acceptance, proper use and laundering.
Course Objectives
To educate people who work on, or are responsible for those who work on energized electrical equipment, about the major hazard of arc flash. The attendee will leave with solid knowledge of the dangers of non-FR clothing, the current state of compliance law and consensus standards, hazard analysis and protective performance of FR clothing, and key considerations to creating a successful FR program. This presentation is entirely non-commercial, and structured to provide a meaningful experience for both beginners and those with intermediate subject knowledge.
About the Presenter
Prior to joining Westex in 2002, Howard spent 8 years with VF Workwear working in their protective apparel division and 9 years in the industrial uniform industry.
Howard participates in a number of industry organizations, including Edison Electric Institute, National Safety Council, ASSE, NPRA, IADC, ASTM, and NFPA. He frequently addresses trade associations and groups regarding electric arc and flash fire hazards, body burn injury, the protective performance of flame resistant clothing, and related topics.
For more information or to register please call the IEC office (405)319-0800
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