Safety and Compliance
Course Pack: Advanced Operational Safety
Electrical And Arc Flash Safety
Course Description
This module provides water professionals and regulatory personnel with a comprehensive overview of electrical and arc flash hazards specific to water and wastewater facilities. Learners will develop the competencies necessary to identify risks, apply safety protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance with the latest NFPA 80E standards. The curriculum emphasizes practical risk mitigation strategies tailored for operational environments where electrical systems and water coexist.
Learning Objectives
1) Identify common electrical and arc flash hazards in water facilities.
2) Describe physiological effects of electric shock and arc flash incidents.
3) Apply proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE procedures.
4) Recognize and address frequent code violations and compliance gaps.
5) Interpret and implement key updates to NFPA 80E standards.
Agenda
1) Overview of electrical risks in water and wastewater environments
2) Fundamental electrical concepts and terminology
3) Human impact of electrical shock and arc flash
4) Critical safety equipment and regulatory protocols
5) NFPA 80E updates and best practices for compliance
Target audience
Water and wastewater operators, supervisors, safety managers, and regulatory officials
Level
I, II, III, IV
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Dave Burpeau