S&C’s Power Systems Services Seminar:
The Complete Arc Flash Program for Utility and Industrial Systems
Arc Flash Assessment, Standards, Safety, Mitigation, PPE, etc.
Since NFPA 70E was introduced in the 1990s, the prevention of arc-flash injuries has been a topic of great interest to industrial power users. However, U.S., electrical utilities are exempt from 70E, and instead follow the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standard. In the 2007 version of the NESC a new rule was implemented requiring utilities to complete a system-wide arc-flash assessment — and have an employee protection program in place — by January 1, 2009. With this rule both industrial and utility companies must now embrace prevention and protection as goals in reducing arc flash related injuries.
This S&C special seminar supports these goals. Its content is applicable to both utilities and industrial sites, taught by those who have worked on the front lines of the electrical industry. It includes an examination of arc-flash . . . the regulations and standards . . . the theory and calculations . . . the various methods of mitigation . . . and appropriate personal protective equipment. It provides an outline for both utilities using the NESC and industrial customers using NFPA 70E that managers, engineers, and safety coordinators can use to develop a safety response and hazard-avoidance program.
S&C Electric Company is a premier provider of seminars and training to companies who want their employees to better understand the fundamentals of power systems. Adding to that commitment, S&C now brings this special seminar on arc-flash to the electrical power community.
Who Should Attend
Utility engineers, safety directors, operations managers, engineering managers, standards engineers, superintendents, line foremen and other utility and industrial leaders and managers.
Seminar Agenda
Day One – Morning
- Overview of shock and arc flash hazards
- Regulations and industry standards; OSHA, NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE
- Understanding burns and the human skin
- PPE levels and protection considerations
- Selecting PPE
Day One – Afternoon
- Data development
- Protection coordination theory with arc flash
- Steps for conducting an arc flash analysis
- Implementing results of the arc flash analysis
Day Two – Morning
- Arc-flash mitigation strategies – LV and MV
- Critical procedures
- Steps to implement arc flash hazard solutions
- Examples and attendee challenges
Day Two – Afternoon
- Utility and C&I customers working together on Arc Flash
- Questions and answers – throughout seminar
Credit for Professional Development Instruction
Upon completion of the seminar, participants will earn 1.2 CEU credits.
Customized Course at Your Facility
This seminar can be customized for presentation at your facility. Please contact us if you would like more information.
Instructor
Christopher Lee Brooks
Christopher is a Senior Consultant with S&C Electric Company and is a sought-after expert on the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Arc-Flash, distribution line design, and many other topics in distribution power engineering. S&C created the arc-flash program through Chris’ leadership and understanding of the NESC, NFPA-70E, IEEE, and OSHA standards. Chris has presented the arc-flash or NESC program to many US and international venues, including at the recent 2008 IEEE T&D seminar program, TVPPA training program, individual utility sites, co-op and municipal statewide meetings, and universities.
Chris has over 25 years in the electrical power industry and has a rich background of experience in T&D management, engineering, research, planning, design, consulting, and training, both domestic and international. He also has experience in transformer design and manufacturing. His career spans S&C, Westinghouse Electric Corporation and ABB, performing and managing engineering and design projects for major US and international utilities and research organizations. His background also includes a rich experience as the engineering manager for a rural electric cooperative utility and the director of engineering of a consulting firm that has cooperative and municipal utilities as clients.
Chris has been a project manager and major contributor for many major projects with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), US Department of Energy (DOE), Bonneville Power Authority (BPA), and Canadian Electric Association (CEA). Among his research projects with EPRI was the pivotal work that produced the now common reliability indexes, such as SADI, SAFI, etc. Having strong presentation skills and proficiency in writing he has developed numerous lectures and seminars, and has over 25 publications. He is a Member of NFPA, a Senior Member of IEEE and is the Standards Chairman of the IEEE-REPC. He is also CPQ certified and is a registered professional engineer in sixteen states.
Questions?
Call Vince Stewart, Manager—Consulting & Analytical Services at (773) 338-1000, Ext. 2619 or contact him by e-mail at vstewart@sandc.com