NFPA

NFPA 350 Guide for Confined Space Entry Work

 tagged Confined Space / confined space / NFPA / nfpa

The national Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently hosted a webinar on the new NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work.  This webinar is available above and on YouTube with highlights including:

  • Background and vision for the NFPA 350 document on confined spaces
  • Ways NFPA 350 addresses confusion and gaps in existing standards, including:
    • ASSE Z117.1 Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces,
    • OSHA Permit Required Confined Space Standard 1910.146, and
    • OSHA Confined Space in Construction 1926.1200 – 1926.1203
  • Confined space confusion exists in:
    • Permit required vs. confined spaces
    • Terminology that “non-permit” spaces implies nothing needs to be done
    • Reclassification and alternate procedures

Source: NFPA, YouTube

Webinar: Arc Flash Safety

 in Safety & Health  tagged Electrical / NFPA / OSHA / Safety / Webinar

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SIEMENS put together an excellent webinar regarding compliance with OSHA regulations and the NFPA with regard to Arc Flash safety.

The objectives of the webinar include:

  • Addressing the topic of arc flashes
  • Providing direction to individuals responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and complying with regulations and standards
  • Understanding the basics of arc flashes
  • Understanding methods for mitigating arc flash hazards in the workplace

You can view this webinar On-Demand (i.e. there is not a set time to view the webinar).

Check out the Webinar HERE (windows media is required for this link)