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Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) Safety Training (CAN)

The online Arc Flash Safety Training course builds essential awareness of electrical hazards, control measures, and emergency response. Aligned with Canadian standards, it helps workers and employers reduce risk, support compliance, and promote safer practices around energized electrical equipment.

Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) Safety Training (CAN)

Course Overview

The Arc Flash Safety Training course equips workers with the knowledge required to work safely around electrical systems and comply with Canadian safety regulations. Delivered online, this training meets classroom-equivalent requirements and addresses the risks associated with arc flash incidents in industrial and commercial environments.

Arc Flash Safety Training includes structured lessons on safe operations, hazard recognition, control measures, and emergency response planning. Interactive practice questions are integrated throughout the course to help learners retain information and prepare for the final written exam. Employers are also provided with a practical assessment checklist to support on-the-job competency evaluations where required.

Designed to support regulatory compliance, this Arc Flash Safety Training aligns with recognized standards including NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, the Canadian Electrical Code, and provincial occupational health and safety legislation across multiple jurisdictions.

Topic Overview

Arc flash safety training helps workers understand how electrical energy can become dangerous when systems fail or are improperly handled. The topic focuses on identifying hazards, applying effective controls, and responding quickly during emergencies. Learners who complete training in this area develop stronger awareness of electrical safety principles and gain practical insight into preventing serious workplace incidents.

Course Topics

Learners will build practical safety knowledge through the following topics:

  • Accountability: Learn how roles and responsibilities contribute to electrical safety
  • Introduction: Explore why arc flash awareness is critical in the workplace
  • Definitions: Understand key terms related to arc flash and electrical hazards
  • Controls: Learn how safety controls and protective measures reduce exposure
  • Operations: Understand safe work practices when operating electrical equipment
  • Hazards: Recognize conditions that increase arc flash risk
  • Emergency Response: Learn appropriate actions during arc flash incidents
  • Conclusion: Reinforce core concepts and safe work behaviors
Online Course Duration

The Arc Flash Safety Training course requires approximately 3 hours to complete. The flexible online format allows learners to stop and continue the training at any time.

Pass Mark

Learners must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass the course. Embedded quizzes support learning retention and ensure understanding before certification is awarded.

Certificate Of Completion

After meeting all course requirements, learners receive a certificate of completion in digital format. The certificate can be downloaded immediately for proof of training and compliance purposes.

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Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 180 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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