ISO 45001 COMPLIANTDISH-APPROVED

Full-Day Training

Practical full-day certification program focused on operational safety, compliance confidence, and site-level risk control.

Program Overview

An arc flash can release energy equivalent to a small explosion in a fraction of a second — generating temperatures up to 20,000°C, causing severe burns, blindness, and fatal injuries. Despite this, arc flash remains one of the most underappreciated electrical hazards in industrial facilities across India. ICLM's Arc Flash Hazards and Safety Training (Course Code A1102) provides the knowledge and skills needed to identify, assess, and control arc flash risks before they become tragedies.

This course is essential for any organization operating electrical systems, switchgear, panels, or distribution equipment — from manufacturing plants and data centers to chemical facilities and healthcare institutions.

Benefits & Outcomes

Organisations that deploy ICLM's Accident Prevention at Site Training report measurable reductions in lost-time incidents, near-miss events, and regulatory non-conformances. Workers gain the confidence to speak up about unsafe conditions, while supervisors develop the skills to act on those reports constructively.

Pre-Use Checks

Daily inspection discipline and hazard spotting basics.

Control Principles

Safe methods, sequencing, and decision making in operations.

Emergency Response

Incident communication and immediate response actions.

Understanding Arc Flash Risk

Arc flash incidents occur when electrical current travels through an unintended path — typically due to equipment failure, improper work practices, or compromised insulation. The consequences can be devastating:

Burns covering a significant percentage of the body surface
Hearing damage from the pressure wave (arc blast)
Eye injury from intense UV radiation and molten metal debris
Secondary injuries from falls and involuntary muscle reactions
Equipment damage costing lakhs or crores in downtime

Organizations that don't implement structured arc flash safety programs face regulatory scrutiny under Indian Electricity Rules and international standards like NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584.

Core Learning Modules

Module 01

Accident causation models: Heinrich's triangle, Swiss Cheese model, and Bow-Tie analysis

Module 02

Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) on construction sites

Module 03

Near-miss reporting systems and corrective action follow-up

Module 04

Safe work method statements (SWMS) and job safety analysis (JSA)

Module 05

Toolbox talks and safety briefing facilitation techniques

Module 06

Personal Protective Equipment selection and correct usage

Module 07

Incident investigation: root cause analysis and 5-Why methodology

Module 08

Legal obligations under BOCW Act 1996 and Factories Act 1948