Arc Flash Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.
We Offer Three Types of Arc Flash Safety Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Arc Flash certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours, or a more robust training, we can help! We offer online trainings that can be completed in a day, DIY training kits that provide training materials, Train the Trainer certifications that certify individuals to train others and provide training materials, or onsite training. No matter what you choose, we can get you what you want, at a price you can afford.
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is an PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify a individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
What’s in the Arc Flash Training Course?
Our Arc Flash Safety Training course is regulation aligned, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on controls, operations, common hazards, emergency response, and more.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, and local standards.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
Arc Flash Certification Standards
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U.S. Standards
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 Subpart R – Special Industries
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 Subpart S – Electrical, General Industry
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V – Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, Construction
- ANSI Z535 – Series of Standards for Safety Signs and Tags
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International Standards
- NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- NEC Article 110.16 – Arc Flash Hazard Warning
- NEC Article 240.87 – Arc Energy Reduction, National Electric Code
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Canada Standards
- NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the workplace, National Fire Protection Association
- NEC Article 110.16, Arc Flash Hazard Warning
- Article 240.87 Arc Energy Reduction, National Electric Code
- CSA Z462 – Workplace Electrical Safety
- CEC C22.1 – Canadian Electrical Code
- Alberta – Alberta OHS Act, Regulation, and Code
- B.C., Workers Compensation Act – Part 3 Occupational Health and Safety
- Manitoba – Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation
- Nova Scotia – OHS Act and Regulation
- Saskatchewan – OHS Act and Regulation
- Ontario – OHS Act and Regulation
Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Arc Flash Safety Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who works with electricity must receive training prior to working on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
Stay Informed On All Things Arc Flash
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Did You Know?
From 1992-2013, nearly 6,000 workers died from electrical injuries in the U.S.
From 2003-2012, more than 24,100 workers were non-fatally injured by electricity.
About 40% of electrical incidents involved 250 volts or less. (Source: NFPA).
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