Arc Flash Safety Minute by e-Hazard
Arc Flash Safety Minute
A new video series on YouTube will cover various safety strategies and compliance issues regarding electrical workers.  These videos are created by our instructors at e-Hazard!  

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Arc Flash & Isolation Safety Conference

Hugh Hoagland will give the keynote address at the Arc Flash & Isolation Safety Conference in Manchester, UK,  on June 9-10, 2015.

This workshop will provide an overview of international standards on electrical safety, including shock and arc flash. It will cover the basics of the IEC, IEEE, ASTM, NFPA and CSA standards, and their interreliability.  The second portion of the conference covers arc flash PPE and research in PPE relating to clothing, flash hoods, shoes, gloves, fall protection devices and many other items worn by workers in arc flash incidents.

The information derives directly from accident investigations performed by Hugh and his extensive arc flash testing research. 

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Paulson
Cementex
Advanced Safety
Region IV VPPPA
e-Hazard partner  Al Havens will be a workshop presenter at the 2015 Region IV VPPPA Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida, June 16-18, at the Caribe Royale Resort.  


The topic of Al's discussion will be "2015 Changes to NFPA 70E"
The Region IV VPPPA Board of Directors and Region IV VPPPA has the goal of: 

  • Providing cutting edge workshops that are engaging and offer necessary information to enhance safety and health culture 
  • Challenging safety and health programs to become stronger 
  • Expanding professional skills and knowledge of those attending

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Arc Flash University: NFPA 70E PPE Challenges and Solutions

Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET

As the NFPA 70E guidelines continue to be revised, it can be challenging for plant managers to understand how the new requirements will affect their goal of operating a safe facility that also is efficient. In the next session of the webcast series Arc Flash University, Plant Engineering will explore the special questions that come up when manufacturers look to implement or revise their NFPA 70E program to meet the new 2015 version of the standard. 

Among the topic areas:

  • An overview of NFPA 70E changes for 2015
  • PPE and how to meet new requirements for personal protective equipment
  • Practical equipment labeling approaches
  • The challenges faced in safety audits.

Presenter: Hugh Hoagland, Sr. Consultant, ArcWear 
Moderator: Bob Vavra, Content Manager and Moderator, Plant Engineering

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Martek Limited
Salisbury by Honeywell
Tyndale
Let's hang out!
Social media is a great way to stay  connected to the latest electrical  safety news, and you can check out our  "What Not To Do" photo series!  Come and join us!
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM COMPLIANCE STRATEGIES
Louisville, KY 

e-Hazard is offering an engaging course to help you navigate compliance issues. Our instructors' broad range of experience in implementing 70E for numerous customers will be relayed so that you can be the beneficiary of our expertise, bringing tried-and-true compliance strategies back to your company. We call it our 'brain-trust download' course.
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LOW VOLTAGE CLASSES

Used by many NFPA 70E committee members and over 900 trainers, our training provides you with a thorough knowledge of the dangers and recommended safe behaviors for those who work around electrical hazards.

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8-18-15
8-25-15
8-26-15


HIGH VOLTAGE CLASSES
Working on or around 1 to 69kV industrial high voltage distribution systems requires qualification. In this training, attendees learn what it means to be HV qualified and what electrical tasks may only be performed by a qualified person.
8-6 to 8-7-15
8-18 to 8-19-15
8-25 to 8-26-15
8-26 to 8-27-15


NFPA 70E TTT CLASSES
e-Hazard's award winning (OH&S Magazine 2014 Best of Safety Award)  Train the Trainer  (TTT) program is perfect for companies with multiple shifts, a large workforce or multiple departments.

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9-14 to 9-17-15
Louisville, KY
12-1 to 12-4-15
NEC FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS

This 40 hour training class was developed to bring workers up to speed on their understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC). During this five-day class, you will receive a thorough overview of the current code. Learn how to make your processes and facility compliant and how the NEC protects workers and property.

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7-27 to 7-31-15


NEC UPDATES FOR INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS

This 16-hour course provides information regarding changes in the National Electrical Code (NEC) that impact electrical installations. It is organized around the practical aspects of electrical installation, compiling the most frequently referenced requirements, from entry level to advanced systems.

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Westex by Milliken
Power Gripz
Tingley Rubber
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