Arc flash training – CSA Z462 is based on Canada's workplace electrical safety standard. Our 6-hour live online course teaches electrical workers to identify arc flash hazards, follow safe practices, and choose PPE to prevent serious injury.
Our comprehensive Arc Flash Training course is tailored for electrical professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of arc flash hazards in accordance with CSA Z462. Delivered live online over six hours, the course covers risk assessment, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
Students will learn to identify potential electrical hazards, establish protection boundaries, and select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Upon completion, attendees will receive a certificate of completion, reinforcing their commitment to workplace safety and compliance with Canadian electrical safety regulations. (Note: US Electrical Workers should visit our 6-Hour NFPA 70e Arc Flash Training Course Page)
What is CSA Z462 Arc Flash Training?
CSA Z462 Arc Flash Training is a 6-hour live online course that teaches electrical workers how to identify and prevent arc flash hazards in compliance with Canadian safety standards.
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✅ Covers workplace electrical safety requirements under CSA Z462
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✅ Teaches arc flash hazard identification and risk assessment techniques
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✅ Includes guidance on establishing approach boundaries and selecting PPE
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✅ Delivered live online by expert instructors with real-world experience
To learn more about how this course aligns with Canadian safety regulations, see our full overview of CSA Z462 electrical safety standard.
Who needs CSA Z462 Arc Flash Training?
Arc flash safety training is both the duty of employers and employees when working on energized electrical equipment. This is mandated in OHS legislation by osha and nfpa 70e, due diligence clauses, electrical safety programs, the CSA Z462 standard and various other legislation.
This workplace electrical safety course covers electrical safety and discusses electrical safety topics relating to the following topics:
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the latest changes to arc flash standards
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arc flash protection rules and duties
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electrical safety programs, safety related maintenance dictates
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lock out tag out procedures, safety expecations for special equipment
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arc flash boundary determination
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hazard mitigation
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shock protection and arc flash ppe specifications
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arc flash hazard labels.
One workplace electrical incident can cost an organization a huge price in terms of injuries, fines, reputation and workers compensation premiums. Employers and supervisors can face personal liability for an injury in their workplace that could result in fines up to $1,000,000, four years, or more, in jail, or both.
Many workers may not have received arc flash hazard information in their apprenticeship training and many organizations do not meet current workplace electrical safety standards. This certification course identifies what it means to be a “qualified electrical worker” and organizations should be aware that holding a license as a journeyperson may not be enough to qualify.
The importance of developing safe work procedures, training workers, identifying hazards, evaluating risks, planning and documenting safe work is covered.
This electrical safe work practices course provides many of the benefits of an instructor-led course, including electrical safety examples, discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on protective personal equipment instruction. This provides much more benefit than watching a video. There is no room for error when working with electrical equipment, so why compromise on electrical arc flash safety education?
Note: Employers have the legislated obligation to identify hazards, evaluate the risks, and select and implement the appropriate controls. This course helps companies to understand their legal duties and what due diligence is required to avoid conviction under provincial or federal OHS legislation, or the Criminal Code of Canada.
Learn from our instructor and others in the class.
Students will learn real-life examples and have their electrical safety questions answered by a safety professional with years of experience developing and implementing a z462 safety program.
Class discussion is encouraged and students also have an opportunity to learn from each other. They will understand the hazards of energized electrical work and how the following Top 5 mistakes workers make can lead to a very serious injury, lost production and/or a fatality.
Top 5 mistakes workers make when it comes to electrical safety.
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Failure to verify the absence of voltage before beginning work.
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Failure to identify the arc flash hazard, evaluate the risk of arc flash and implement the appropriate controls.
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Inappropriate selection and/or use of personal protective equipment.
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Complacency to low voltage hazards (typically 115 to 250 volts).
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Failure to develop and communicate an emergency response plan.
Our electrical safe work practices training course will help students avoid these mistakes and recover if they have already made them.
Top 5 Benefits of Instructor-led Training
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Learn from an instructor who is trained and knowledgeable regarding electrical safety.
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Students have the opportunity to ask questions which are answered in class while the thoughts are fresh.
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Students can enter discussion and get feedback from other attendees with examples of best practices.
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Real life examples and solutions are used to present the information in a meaningful way which helps students relate to their own workplace experiences.
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All levels of experience and knowledge are accommodated.
Instructor-led arc flash electrical safety classes and case studies have the flexibility to cater to all levels of experience and electrical knowledge. Even non-electrical workers will gain an appreciation for the hazards of electrical work.
Note: Students will demonstrate an understanding of arc flash hazards and PPE protection by passing a proficiency examination at the end of the course and receiving an Arc Flash Certificate of Completion.
