www.cwtc-tx.com Construction Workforce Training Center 5308 Andrews highway Odessa, Texas 79762 Office: 432 – 366 - 7676 Cell: 432 – 967 - 4280 Disclaimer Construction Workforce Training Center and Dan Dudley will not be responsible for the interpretation or application of any electrical work in any form by any person, company, agency or organization. The views expressed in this class are personal views and shall not be considered as a “Formal Interpretation”. This training class is intended solely to focus attention and awareness on the potential electrical safety issues and various methods to address those hazards. The selection of any particular method is the responsibility of the entity or person selecting the method and any questions should be addressed to the appropriate agency or authority. The National Electrical Code®, NEC®, NFPA®, NESC® are Registered Trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This course quotes OSHA regulations however OSHA is in no way associated with this class. • • • • • • • • • • Licensed Texas Master Electrician TX # 18163 Licensed Unlimited Journeyman Electrician Oklahoma # 104898 Over 20 years electrical construction experience Over 12 years teaching electrical courses Craft Training Director / Lead Electrical Instructor TDLR Licensed Continuing Education Provider Electrical Safety Instructor (NEC, NESC, NFPA70E, OSHA) Electrical Exam Preparation Instructor Author of NEER National Electrical Exam Review Software Author and Instructor of Continuing Education Course material for 18 states • Author and Instructor of 18 hour Electrical Exam Preparation training class approved for 18 hours CE credit in 17 states • Director / Lead Electrical Instructor for CWTC, Odessa, TX a US Dept of Labor and Veterans Admin registered 4 year Electrical Apprenticeship training program. TDLR – Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation NCCER Certified: • Master Trainer (Instructor Trainer) • Assessment Administrator (DOT,OQ, and CRAFT) • Commercial Electrician • Industrial Electrician • Instrument Technician • Electrical instructor • Pipeline Electrical & instrumentation instructor • Project Management Instructor • Project Supervision Instructor • Owner Dan Dudley & Associates • Electrical Exam Preparation Training and Software • Electrical Safety Training and Performance Evaluations • Electrical Continuing Education for License Renewal • Electrical Continuing Education for License Renewal • Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah • Ohio, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, Montana • Washington, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota • Iowa, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska NCCER – National Center for Construction Education and Research •According to burn centers, if your age and the percentage of burns over your body is equal to or greater than 100 your odds of survival are less than 5% •Very PAINFULLY curable •NOT CURABLE Electrical Hazards • • • • • • Shock Electrocution Fire Arc flash Arc blast Static Electricity Example of an arcing fault Electrical Shock • Received when current passes through the body • Severity of the shock depends on: • Path of current through the body • Amount of current flowing through the body • Length of time the body is in the circuit • LOW VOLTAGE DOES NOT MEAN LOW HAZARD Electric Arc 35,000 °F Molten Metal Pressure Waves Sound Waves Shrapnel Copper Vapor: Solid to Vapor Expands by 67,000 times Hot Air-Rapid Expansion Intense Light Limited Approach Boundary Nearest an UNQUALIFIED Person can approach Restricted Approach Boundary Must be a QUALIFIED PERSON hat understands the hazards Prohibited Approach Boundary Same as contacting ENERGIZED onductors Based upon Arc Flash Potential • Flash Protection Boundary • Based upon the distance at which a 1.2cal (2nd degree) burn could be received • Defined as “An approach limit at a distance from exposed live parts within which a person could receive a 2nd degree burn if an electrical arc flash were to occur”. • This is NOT THE SAFE BOUNDARY Limits of Approach – Limited Approach Boundary Prohibited Restricted Limited Energized panel (<750V) 3 feet 6 inches for 480V The closest distance an “unqualified” person can approach, unless escorted by a “qualified” person. Limits of Approach – Restricted Approach Boundary Prohibited Energized part Restricted 12 inches for 480 volts The closest distance to exposed live parts a “qualified” person can approach w/out proper PPE and tools. To cross this boundary, the qualified person must wear PPE and have proper tools. Limits of Approach - Shock Prohibited Energized part 1 inch for 480 volts Crossed ONLY by a “qualified” person, which when crossed by body part or object, requires the same protection as if direct contact was made with the live part. Limits of Approach – Flash Protection Boundary Prohibited Restricted Limited Flash Protection Boundary •The distance from exposed live parts within which a person could receive a second degree burn if an arc flash were to occur. •Arc flash PPE is required within this boundary. Energized part •Note: Distance may be less than or greater than the shock protection boundaries. Calculated distance 240 Volts and Less 277 – 600 volts Other Equipment Electrical PPE for Arc Flash and Arc Blast Hazard Risk Category 0 Hazard Risk Category 1 Hazard Risk Category 2 Hazard Risk Category 3 & 4 Flash hazard analysis and NEC 110.16 arc-flash label NEC® 2008 - 110.16 Flash Protection Electrical equipment, such as switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, meter socket enclosures, and motor control centers, that are in other than dwelling occupancies, and are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards. The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment. •FPN No. 1: NFPA 70E-2004, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, provides assistance in determining severity of potential exposure, planning safe work practices, and selecting personal protective equipment. •FPN No. 2: ANSI Z535.4-1998, Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products. NEC 110.16 ARC-FLASH label Minimum required marking for 110.16 compliance ! WARNING Arc Flash and Shock Hazards Appropriate PPE Required Failure to Comply Can Result in Death or Injury Refer to NFPA 70E NEC 110.16 ARC-FLASH label with more information ! WARNING Arc Flash and Shock Hazards Appropriate PPE Required Failure to Comply Can Result in Death or Injury For practical application needs to be feet 34 inch Flash Hazard Boundary 3 cal/cm•2 Flash Hazard at 18 inches 1 Hazard Risk Category 4 cal/cm2 shirt & pants hard hat, safety glasses, FR rated faceshield 480 VAC Shock Hazard 42 inch Limited Approach 12 inch Restricted Approach 500V Class 00 gloves, 1 inch Prohibited Approach leather protectors Equipment Name: XYZ Motor Starter OSHA Electrical Safety Requirements NFPA 70E Qualified Person A qualified person shall be trained and knowledgeable of construction and operation of equipment or work method and trained to recognize and avoid hazard (110.6(D)(1)) • Familiar with precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment including arc flash, insulating and shielding materials, insulated tools and test equipment • Distinguish exposed energized parts from other parts • Determine nominal voltage of live parts • Understand safe approach distances in Table 130.2C • Determine personal protective equipment for task Regulations OSHA GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE 29 USC 654 Section 5 (a) (1) (a) Each employer (1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; (2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act. (b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct. This snake was found dead on the electric fence in a oil compound in Nigeria