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2012 NFPA 70E®: Safety-Related Maintenance and Special Equipment Self-Guided Online Course |
Maintenance is vital to electrical safety in the workplace. Learn about Safety-Related Maintenance and Special Equipment as addressed by NFPA 70E®. This self-paced online course covers the requirements in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the 2012 NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Safety-Related Maintenance and Special Equipment — Course 6 in the NFPA 70E Online Course Series — consists of two lessons that cover required maintenance of electrical equipment as it relates to electrical safety in the workplace and requirements for safety of employees who work with specific special types of equipment. This includes some hazards not specifically addressed in Chapter 1 of NFPA 70E. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Infrastructure, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, |
2012 NFPA 70E®: Personal Protective Equipment Self-Guided Online Course |
Understand the importance of adequate Personal Protective Equipment and how NFPA 70E® helps you choose the right PPE for the job. Arc flash is immediate and can happen without touching live components. This self-paced online course covers the general requirements in the 2012 NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and arc-rated clothing — including how to select PPE for the specific hazards involved with various tasks. Personal Protection Equipment — Course 5 in the NFPA 70E Online Course Series — consists of three lessons on the requirements for selection and use of arc-rated clothing as well as the selection and use of other PPE for protection from arc flash and shock hazards. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Infrastructure, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, |
2012 NFPA 70E®: Electrical Hazard Analysis Self-Guided Online Course |
Lives depend on your ability to apply NFPA 70E® to conduct an accurate electrical hazard analysis and determine safe approach boundaries. This self-paced online course addresses the requirements and methods in the 2012 NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace for analyzing the hazards and risks of work that involves exposure to electrical hazards. Electrical Hazard Analysis — Course 4 in the NFPA 70E Online Course Series — consists of two lessons that cover the assessment of arc flash hazards and electrical shock hazards. This analysis becomes the basis for selection of appropriate safe work practices including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as covered in other courses. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Infrastructure, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, |
2012 NFPA 70E®: Working While Exposed to Electrical Hazards Self-Guided Online Course |
Working “live” or “energized” exposes personnel to even greater electrical risks. Learn how compliance with NFPA 70E® provides protection. This self-paced online course covers the sections of the 2012 NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace that provide workers with safety guidelines for situations where de-energizing is not possible or where de-energizing could create increased or additional hazards. Working While Exposed to Electrical Hazards — Course 3 in the NFPA 70E Online Course Series — presents three lessons that cover the requirements for analysis of the electrical hazards and risks of working on energized electrical parts, the requirements for energized electrical work permits, and other precautions for activities involving electrical hazards. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Infrastructure, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, |
2012 NFPA 70E®: Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition Self-Guided Online Course |
Understand the importance of establishing an electrically safe work condition using the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E. NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace helps you avoid electrical injuries, deaths, and OSHA violations. This self-paced online course covers the elements of an “electrically safe work condition” commonly called lockout/tagout procedures, the principles of lockout/tagout, energy control procedures, and temporary protective grounding. Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition — Course 2 in the NFPA 70E Online Course Series — consists of two lessons that cover the essential steps in lockout/tagout procedures that are used to establish an electrically safe work condition as well as the details of those procedures. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Infrastructure, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, |
Introduction to Electrical Safety and the 2012 NFPA 70E® Self-Guided Online Course |
Introduction to Electrical Safety and the 2012 NFPA 70E® explains how NFPA 70E is used to minimize employee risks from electrical hazards and comply with OSHA. This self-paced online course is the first of six courses covering various aspects of the safety-related work practices and procedures addressed by NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The course begins with an overview of the lessons and instructions on how to navigate the NFPA 70E Online Course training. Then, you’ll learn how the Standard is intended to aid workers and employers in minimizing the risk of employee injuries from electrical hazards and to establish a safer workplace for employees who work on or with electrical equipment. Introduction to Electrical Safety and the 2012 NFPA 70E — Course 1 in the NFPA 70E Online Course Series — consists of three lessons that cover the purpose and scope of the Standard, the nature of electrical hazards, and the general requirements for and elements of an effective electrical safety program. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Infrastructure, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, |
2012 NFPA 70E® Self-Guided Online Training Course Series |
2012 NFPA 70E® Self-Guided Online Training Course Series – comprised of six online courses that can be taken together at a series price or as individual online course modules. Avoid electrical injuries, deaths, and OSHA violations. The NFPA 70E® Online Course Series explains how and why NFPA 70E protects personnel from potentially deadly hazards. Hundreds of worker deaths and thousands of injuries could be prevented each year by following 2012 NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Originally developed at OSHA’s request, NFPA 70E provisions used to identify electrical safety hazards and reduce employee exposure to those hazards. Get the NFPA 70E training you need — on your own time — with the NFPA 70E Online Course Series. This 6-part series provides vital information about today’s Standard through individual courses addressing the safety-related work practices and procedures that employees, supervisors, and owners need to understand to avoid electrical tragedies on the job. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Infrastructure, Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 72®: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems Self-Guided Online Course |
Learn how to apply 2013 NFPA 72® ITM requirements and ensure fire alarm and emergency systems you can depend on. Proper ITM is critical to signaling system effectiveness. Course 6 in the NFPA 72 Online Course Series – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance — covers Code requirements for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. The lessons review general provisions in NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code involving management of inspections, tests, and system impairments. The training also addresses personnel responsibilities and qualifications. Learn how the Code requirements for acceptance, periodic inspections, and tests differ from one another. These differences result in specific qualification requirements for the persons doing the work. In this course, you’ll also learn how to navigate NFPA 72 to locate specific requirements and frequencies for the testing and visual inspection of fire detection and alarm system components. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 72®: Off Premised Signaling Self-Guided Online Course |
Learn about off-premises fire alarm and emergency system monitoring and reporting in accordance with the 2013 NFPA 72®. Course 5 in the NFPA 72 Online Course Series — Off-Premises Signaling — shows how supervising station alarm systems and public emergency alarm reporting systems are used to monitor building fire alarm and signaling systems at off-premises locations. You’ll understand how these systems assure timely notification and provide specific information to individuals or organizations that will take action upon receipt of the signals. Learn the key differences between systems, how systems are used, and which NFPA codes and standards apply. NFPA’s Off-Premises Signaling Course covers all types of systems and introduces the different types of transmitters and communications methods permitted for supervising station alarm systems. General requirements for system performance, management, and use are also covered. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 72®: Fire Alarm Circuits Self-Guided Online Course |
Here’s your comprehensive introduction to fire alarm circuits, fire alarm power circuits, and today’s NFPA 72® and NEC® rules. Course 4 in the NFPA 72 Online Course Series — Fire Alarm Circuits — covers the various types of circuits used for fire detection and alarm systems. Working online at your own pace, you’ll learn about the three basic fire alarm circuits that are used to connect initiating devices and notification appliances to fire alarm control units and that are used to interconnect different control units in the same system. Curriculum based on the latest NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code covers control circuits that are used to trigger other emergency control functions. The Fire Alarm Circuits course also addresses fire alarm power circuits, which can provide power to certain types of detectors, relays, or other devices. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 72®: Notification Appliances Self-Guided Online Course |
Based on the 2013 NFPA 72®, the new Notification Appliances Online Course covers both audible and visible notification appliances. Audible and visible notification can be used to trigger the desired occupant behavior, so the success of every system depends on their correct application. Course 3 in the NFPA 72 Online Course Series — Notification Appliances — covers appliances that are used to alert and inform building occupants and fire alarm system users. Along the way, you will learn some special terminology used for audible signaling and for visible signaling. When discussing audible and visible signaling, the lessons will cover requirements for both public mode and for private mode notification. This course will also provide an overview of other types of notification appliances that you might use in special applications. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 72®: Initiating Devices Online Program Self-Guided Online Course |
Based on the 2013 NFPA 72®, the new Initiating Devices Online Course introduces how to select and use basic fire alarm system initiating devices. Course 2 in the NFPA 72 Online Course Series — Initiating Devices — addresses the devices used to manually or automatically signal a fire alarm system to initiate responses from equipment and people. Self-paced training developed by experts in NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code covers the most common types of initiating devices and their operating features — providing you with an understanding of how to properly select and apply basic fire alarm initiating devices. Work at your own pace online to learn about manual fire alarm boxes, heat detectors, smoke detectors, waterflow switches, and valve tamper switches. The training also introduces the concepts of initiating device spacing and location. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 72®: Fire Alarm Basics Self-Guided Online Course |
Understand the basics of fire alarm systems and how the 2013 edition of NFPA 72® interracts with building, fire, and life safety codes. Course 1 in the NFPA 72 Online Course Series — Fire Alarm Basics — provides you with a greater understanding of fire detection and alarm systems required by today’s codes, and how various situations dictate different system features. You’ll understand how NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code is referenced by building, fire, and life safety codes and how they incorporate NFPA 72 to design, install, and maintain a fire alarm system. Fire Alarm Basics consists of three lessons to provide a thorough overview of what makes up a fire alarm system. The course covers the basic configurations and terminology used in the industry for fire detection and alarm systems; and how environmental and system conditions trigger various signals such as alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals — which are then used to initiate responses or behavior. Fire Alarm Basics also focuses on power supply requirements and circuits that drive and connect the building blocks of fire alarm systems. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 72 Self-Guided Online Training Course Series |
2013 NFPA 72 Self-Guided Online Training Course Series – comprised of six online courses that can be taken together at a series price or as individual online course modules. Gain a broad understanding of fire alarm and emergency signaling systems through the 2013 NFPA 72® Self-Guided Online Course Series. Your first step in fire alarm and signaling systems training, NFPA®’s new, 6-part series spans every aspect of the process — from design to ITM. Created by the leading experts in NFPA code compliance, this online training program covers current technology and the applicable requirements from building, fire, and life safety codes including the 2013 NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code® (NEC®). Upon completion you should be able to: explain how building, fire, and life safety codes impact the requirements for fire detection and alarm systems; determine how NFPA 72 is used to design, install, and maintain a fire detection and alarm system and how the Code is structured; describe the general types of initiating devices; define common terms associated with notification appliances; and more. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 13: Fire Sprinkler Protection for Storage Self-Guided Online Course |
Learn about fire sprinkler protection for storage in this important module in the updated 2013 NFPA 13 Online Course Series. Course 6 in the NFPA 13 Online Course Series — Fire Sprinkler Protection for Storage — provides you with a greater understanding of the factors concerning storage protection, such as what is being stored, how it is stored, how high it is stored, and the building height and clearance. These factors enable you to analyze the various protection options and then make the best choice for each individual situation. The training also covers determining the proper storage commodity classification along with the storage arrangement, which allows the designer to choose the appropriate chapter in the Standard for deciding upon appropriate and acceptable protection criteria. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 13: Fire Sprinkler System Components and their Usage Self-Guided Online Course |
Gain a greater understanding of acceptable types of system materials and components through this module in the updated 2013 NFPA 13 Online Course Series. Course 5 in the NFPA 13 Online Course Series — Fire Sprinkler System Components and their Usage — provides you with a greater understanding of the acceptable types of system materials and components and address the features of each. The training also covers the installation requirements for sprinkler system components, including piping, valves, waterflow devices, hangers and braces. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 13: Working Plans, Hydraulic Calculations, and System Acceptance Self-Guided Online Course |
Grasp the critical importance of working plans, hydraulic calculations, and system acceptance through this module in the updated 2013 NFPA 13 Online Course Series. Course 4 in the NFPA 13 Online Course Series — Working Plans, Hydraulic Calculations, and System Acceptance — provides you with a greater understanding of the importance of working plans, hydraulic calculations, and the requirements for working plans and hydraulic calculations to be approved. You’ll also learn about the items that must be contained in the working plans, including the piping layout, fittings, sprinklers, valves, hangers, braces, and test connections. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 13: Water Supplies and Design Approaches for Fire Sprinkler Systems Self-Guided Online Course |
This module in the updated 2013 NFPA 13 Online Course Series highlights water supplies and design approaches for automatic sprinkler systems. Course 3 in the NFPA 13 Online Course Series — Water Supplies and Design Approaches for Fire Sprinkler Systems — provides you with a greater understanding of the importance of water supply and the acceptable water supplies for sprinkler systems. You’ll learn about the different design approaches that are used to determine the volume of water required for sprinkler systems, as well as how to make adjustments to sprinkler areas of operation when certain conditions are present. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
2013 NFPA 13: Fire Sprinkler System Types and Applications Self-Guided Online Course |
This module in the updated 2013 NFPA 13 Online Course Series takes an in-depth look at fire sprinkler system types and applications. Course 2 in the NFPA 13 Online Course Series — Fire Sprinkler System Types and Applications — presents a general overview of NFPA 13’s Chapter 7: System Requirements and the associated Annex material, as well as take a more extensive look at the applications for wet and dry systems. The training also introduces you to the other types of sprinkler systems, such as preaction, deluge, and specialty systems. Finally, you’ll learn about the four major considerations that are used to decide what type of system is best. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |
Introduction to the 2013 NFPA 13 and Occupancy Hazard Classifications Self-Guided Online Course |
Get a self-paced introduction to the scope and purpose of the 2013 edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Course 1 in the NFPA 13 Online Course Series — Introduction to NFPA 13 and Occupancy Hazard Classifications — begins with an overview of the lessons and instructions on how to navigate the NFPA 13 Online Course training. After that, we’ll provide you with a general understanding of the scope and purpose of NFPA 13 as well as how the Standard is organized. This online module also introduces you to the different types of occupancy hazards and their classifications. Then, it’s time for some hands-on practice in identifying the various hazards that are present in common structures. |
Basic Requirements, Building Systems, Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Occupant Interface, Operating, Maintaining and Testing Life Safety Systems, Safety, |