Arc flash training is essential to keeping your workers safe and your facility compliant, but how often should you train your team? According to NFPA 70E, employees must receive arc flash training every three years, or sooner if their job duties, equipment, or responsibilities change. Many companies let training expire without realizing it, putting workers at risk and creating gaps in compliance that can lead to costly violations.
Why training every three years is not enough
Although NFPA 70E sets a three-year requirement, workplaces are evolving faster than that. New equipment was installed – procedures changed. Employees change roles. Any of these situations mean it is time to update your arc flash training before the next three-year cycle.
Ask yourself:
Have new machines or electrical systems been added? Have workers taken on new electrical tasks or responsibilities? Have safety procedures or company policies changed? Has anyone on the team shown signs of fading skills or uncertainty?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it’s time to schedule a bow flash refresher training appointment.
Don’t wait until the training period is over
Allowing arc flash training to expire can result in:
Increased risk of electrical accidents OSHA citations and fines Lack of trust or hesitation among workers Outdated safety practices that no longer meet current standards
Proactive scheduling keeps your team protected and ensures you always stay ahead of compliance deadlines.
Let ESS handle the tracking and scheduling
Electrical Safety Specialists (ESS) makes it easier for businesses to stay in compliance. ESS can:
Track your team’s Arc Flash training schedules, notify you before reminders are due, provide updated training when duties or equipment change, deliver training nationally, on-site, or online
When you rely on ESS, you never have to guess when your training will end; Your compliance stays on track automatically.
Schedule your next training now
Don’t wait for deadlines or accidents to remind you. Keep your workers safe and commit your organization to regularly scheduled arc flash training. Contact our electrical safety professionals today to schedule your training or set up a proactive refresher schedule for your entire team.
