Hands-On High Voltage Qualified Based on the NFPA 70E Standard

Course Description

Working on or above 600V to 69 kV 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.

Based on the 2018 2021 NFPA 70E, this course helps you and your employees stay compliant with OSHA regulations, and provides updates from the 2018 NFPA 70E to the 2021 version.

This course is current with the NFPA 70E Standard and OSHA Regulations (as applicable)

Students Will Learn

Regulations related to being HV Qualified and working safely, including OSHA 1910.269
Safe practices working on or near energized equipment
Live line work, tools and equipment
Mobile equipment and electrical hazards
De-energized testing
Creating a safe work zone (tape intape out)
Public safety (limited approach) boundaries
Minimum approach distance
When is it live-line work
What tasks do not require a live-line permit
Testing and verifying equipment is de-energized
Why you must ground
Field testing requirements
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Target Audience

Safety engineers, Supervisors, Electricians, Electrical and engineers

Prerequisites

Yes. Low Voltage Qualified Course (required), see our Low Voltage Qualified course Outline.

Course Outline

1. Regulations & Training

• Applicable Standards for Higher Voltages

2. High Voltage (HV) Hazards

• Overview

3. WorkPractices & Responsibilities

Qualifications and Responsibilities
Create Electrically Safe Work Environment
Barricading Considerations
Site-Specific Considerations
Signage Requirements
Considerations for Substations, Switchgear Facilities, etc.

4. HV Safety Equipment & Use

- PPE
- Live-Line Tools
- Insulating Equipment
- Testing for Absence of Nominal Voltage
- Protective Grounding

5. Rules & Policies for HV Safety

                  • Definition: Working On, Working Near• Energized Electrical Work Permit

                   • Boundaries

                   • Switching Order/LO/TO

                  • HV Auxiliary Equipment

6. Mobile Equipment–HV Hazards

                  • General Considerations

                   • HV Hazards for Maintenance (OSHA 1910, Subpart S)

                  • HV Hazards for Construction (OSHA 1926)• Qualified HV Operations

7. Putting It All Together–HV Exercises

                  • Develop Work Plan

                  • Identify Hazards and Safe Work Zone Determine Required PPE

                  • Identify Procedures and Tools Needed Prepare/Present Pre-Work Briefing

Notes

Where in the NFPA 70E does it say that I need retraining every 3 years?

110.2 (A)(3) Retraining. Retraining in safety-related work practices and applicable changes in this standard shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years. (NFPA 70E, 2018 2021)

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.

Course Length

1 Day