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Does Arc Flash Training Expire?
Arc Flash Training courses provided by Electrical Safety Specialists keep your employees up to date with the ever-changing NFPA 70E standards. Our introductory course covers the complex standards and regulations per OSHA and NFPA 70E, and the latest in OSHA’s enforcement direction. Although OSHA doesn’t enforce NFPA 70E, the agency…
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Electrical Safety Training: What Are Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professionals?
Electrical safety training from an NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) is crucial to reducing your organization’s liability, lost time, injuries, death, and costly OSHA citations. The CESCP Certification Program The Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) certification program was designed by the NFPA for electricians and other personnel…
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Is NFPA 70E Training Required?
NFPA 70E training from ESS protects employees from injury and builds a culture of safety within the company. Electrical safety mandates and regulations are updated frequently and must be an ongoing consideration. OSHA 1910 Subpart S mandates that any employee who might come into contact with an electrical hazard must…
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Lockout Tagout Training: 3 Steps to a Turnkey Comprehensive LOTO Procedure
Lockout tagout training is a critical component for safeguarding employees who operate and maintain equipment. The majority of OSHA citations result from improper or lack of lockout tagout procedures, documentation, annual inspections, or other elements. ESS will take the aggravation out of developing your procedures by optimizing your lockout tagout…
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Arc Flash Risk Assessment In Five Steps
Arc flash risk assessment, also known as an arc flash study, is conducted to determine the risk levels for all areas in which employees may perform energized work. This study saves lives and money by ensuring safe work practices and minimizing the possibility of injuries and lost time accidents. An…
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Electrical Safety Training: What Is An OSHA Qualified Electrical Person?
Electrical safety training is available from Electrical Safety Specialists anywhere across the United States for both qualified and unqualified electrical workers. The Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) defines a “qualified person” as “one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge,…
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Arc Flash Training As Required By OSHA
Arc flash training as required by OSHA can be provided nationwide by Electrical Safety Specialists. OSHA 1910 Subpart S mandates that any employee who might come into contact with an electrical hazard must receive electrical safety training. What is arc flash and why is training necessary? When an electric current…
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Does Lockout Tagout Training Expire?
Lockout tagout training is required by OSHA for all employees who operate and maintain equipment. While the certification of training does not expire on a schedule, there are explicitly stated requirements for retraining. OSHA 1910.147(c)(1) states: The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and…
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NFPA 70E Training: How Many Hours Are Required?
NFPA 70E training from ESS not only protects employees from injury but builds a culture of safety within the company. Electrical safety is an ongoing consideration with mandates and regulations that are updated frequently. OSHA identifies arc flash as a key hazard that you must identify and protect your employees…
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Arc Flash Risk Assessment: The Three Main Factors
An arc flash risk assessment is required by OSHA and the NFPA 70E to determine the risk level for all areas in which employees perform work. This helps save lives and money by minimizing the risk of injuries and lost time due to accidents and is essential to ensuring worker…
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