This course teaches participants to identify hazardous zones and understand the relevant codes, standards, and certification requirements. The National Electrical Code® (NEC) defines hazardous locations as areas where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings. Articles 500 through 504, and 510 through 517 provide classification and installation standards for using electrical equipment in the three classified hazardous locations by type, condition, and nature. Course Coverage The course also covers: Design considerations Proper grounding and bonding Safe wiring methods Maintenance techniques
This course teaches participants to identify hazardous zones and understand the relevant codes, standards, and certification requirements. The National Electrical Code® (NEC) defines hazardous locations as areas where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings. Articles 500 through 504, and 510 through 517 provide classification and installation standards for using electrical equipment in the three classified hazardous locations by type, condition, and nature.
Course Coverage The course also covers:
Design considerations
Proper grounding and bonding
Safe wiring methods
Maintenance techniques
This course covers OSHA regulations as they apply to hazardous locations, including basic installation requirements and the identification of hazardous areas. Learning Objectives Participants will learn about: Design considerations Grounding and bonding Applicable codes, standards, certification, and marking Other protective schemes Wiring methods Proper maintenance practices for hazardous locations
This course is intended for: Electricians and mechanics Environmental health and safety personnel Apprentice and experienced HVAC technicians Supervisors overseeing employees working on 50V or greater equipment Linemen and utility workers Owners and managers Maintenance technicians Fire alarm technicians Plant and facility maintenance technicians Building engineers, managers, and superintendents Plant and facility managers Stationary engineers Safety directors
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