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Arc Flash Hazard Assessment and Incident Energy Analysis

An arc flash releases enough energy to cause severe burns in a fraction of a second, yet the risk is often underestimated. This programme shows delegates how to assess arc flash hazards, calculate incident energy and select protective measures. The result is safer work planning and clearer labelling on switchgear.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how arc flash events occur and why they are so dangerous.
  • Gather the system data needed for an incident energy study.
  • Calculate incident energy and arc flash boundaries for equipment.
  • Select protective clothing and equipment matched to the hazard level.
  • Apply protection settings and design measures that reduce incident energy.
  • Produce warning labels and safe work practices for affected equipment.

Course outline

  1. 01Arc flash fundamentals and injury mechanisms
  2. 02Regulatory and good practice expectations
  3. 03Data collection for a study
  4. 04Short circuit and protection review
  5. 05Incident energy calculation methods
  6. 06Arc flash boundaries and approach limits
  7. 07Protective equipment selection
  8. 08Design and setting measures to reduce risk
  9. 09Labelling, procedures and training

Who should attend

Electrical safety officers, maintenance engineers, protection engineers and supervisors responsible for work on or near energised switchgear.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Dubai2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
5 to 6 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Online2US$900
26 to 27 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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