In order to justify energized electrical work tasks, the electrical hazards of electric shock and arc flash need to be identified and eliminated as a priority. If the elimination of exposure cannot be achieved, then a risk assessment procedure is required to be completed. The risks need to be reduced to as low as reasonably practical. There is a lot of misinformation in regard to electrical incident statistics, related to arc flash and learning how to identify when a worker is exposed. Furthermore, there must be a reasonable interpretation of NFPA 70e/CSA Z462, the risk assessment procedure completed by the employer, and the validation of information being communicated on these constantly evolving topics. Arc flash personal protective equipment only works if it is worn correctly.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain clarity on electrical hazard identification and risk assessment
• Discover what the 2021 Editions of NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 include for new content
• IEEE 1584 2018 Edition, incident energy calculations, detailed arc flash, and shock equipment labels
• Learn about arc flash PPE evolution and that it works, but we must ensure Qualified Persons wear it when required

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