Arc Flash Safety for Canada (French)

An arc flash is a release of energy that instantly superheats the air and any nearby components, causing an explosion. It’s a serious hazard when working on or near energized electrical equipment. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) requires that all employees understand the electrical hazards to which they are exposed. This course introduces the dangers of arc flash and presents common methods for preventing and protecting against those dangers, such as risk control hierarchy, safety boundaries, lockout/tagout, and PPE guidelines. It’s based primarily on the CSA Z462 workplace standard for electrical safety, which is the recognized industry resource in Canada for best electrical work practices. [course outline] CSA Z462 Standards What is an Arc Flash? Electrical Shock vs. Arc Flash Dangers of an Arc Flash Low Voltage Arc Flash Non-Human Causes of Arc Flash Human Causes of Arc Flash Risk Assessment Procedure Electrical Equipment Boundaries 1 of 2 Electrical Equipment Boundaries 2 of 2 Arc Flash PPE Categories PPE Category Requirements PPE Guidelines 1 of 2 PPE Guidelines 2 of 2 Arc Rating for PPE Warning Labels Lockout/Tagout Procedures 1 of 2 Lockout/Tagout Procedures 2 of 2 Importance of Facility Procedures [Regulations] CSA Z462 workplace standard for electrical safety