Electrical Safety Specialist Course
(NFPA 70E:2018 Approach)
40-Hour Preparatory Program for CESCP, CESW & CEST
Course Overview
This advanced training program is designed for professionals responsible for electrical safety in industrial and commercial environments. Based on the principles of NFPA 70E and applicable OSHA requirements, the course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify electrical hazards, perform risk assessments, implement safe work practices, and establish effective electrical safety programs.
Through instructor-led sessions, practical exercises, case studies, and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to reduce the risks associated with electrical work, improve workplace compliance, and strengthen overall safety performance. The course also serves as comprehensive preparation for the CESCP, CESW, and CEST certification examinations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the relationship between NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical safety requirements.
- Identify electrical hazards including shock, arc flash, and arc blast.
- Perform electrical risk assessments and hazard analyses.
- Establish electrically safe work conditions using proper procedures.
- Determine when energized electrical work is justified.
- Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for electrical tasks.
- Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) principles and safe work practices.
- Understand electrical equipment maintenance requirements.
- Implement effective electrical safety programs.
- Reduce workplace incidents through hazard recognition and risk control.
- Apply arc flash mitigation and incident energy reduction techniques.
- Prepare confidently for CESCP, CESW, and CEST certification examinations.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Electrical Engineers
- Electrical Supervisors
- HSE and Safety Professionals
- Facility & Maintenance Personnel
- Mechanical Engineers and HVAC Professionals
- Project and Plant Managers
- Risk Managers
- Electrical Contractors
- Maintenance Engineers
- Company Owners
- Safety Officers
- Operations and Reliability Professionals
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Electrical Safety
- Fundamentals of workplace electrical safety
- NFPA 70E and OSHA overview
- Common electrical incidents and prevention
Module 2: Electrical Hazard Analysis
- Shock hazards
- Arc flash and arc blast hazards
- Fault current and incident energy
- Mechanical and electrical energy hazards
Module 3: Electrical Safety Fundamentals
- Electrical safety principles
- NFPA 70E scope and key definitions
- Roles and responsibilities
Module 4: Electrical Safety Program
- Components of an effective electrical safety program
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Qualified person requirements
- Test instruments and safe work procedures
Module 5: Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
- Safe isolation procedures
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Verification of de-energization
- Safe work condition requirements
Module 6: Working on or Near Energized Equipment
- Justification for energized work
- Energized work permits
- Shock protection boundaries
- Arc flash boundaries
- Equipment labeling requirements
Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE selection and application
- Arc-rated clothing
- Insulated tools and protective equipment
- PPE inspection and maintenance
Module 8: Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Maintenance of protective devices
- Circuit breakers and fuses
- Flexible cords and portable equipment
- Hazardous location equipment
- Maintenance best practices
Module 9: Special Electrical Hazards
- Battery systems
- Power electronic equipment
- Specialized protective equipment
- Hazard recognition techniques
Module 10: Arc-Rated Clothing Systems
- Layering principles
- Arc-rated clothing systems
- Total system arc rating
Module 11: Working Near Electrical Distribution Systems
- Overhead power line safety
- Underground electrical services
- Underground electrical services
- Emergency response procedures
Module 12: Safety by Design
- Electrical system design considerations
- Incident energy reduction methods
- Engineering controls for electrical safety
Module 13: Human Performance & Electrical Safety
- Human factors in electrical incidents
- Error prevention techniques
- Safety culture and behavioral awareness
- Human performance improvement tools
FINAL ASSESSMENT: (60 MIN)
Participants must successfully complete the final assessment with a minimum score of 70% to receive the course completion certificate.
Course Duration
40 Hours