Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training

Date: October 15, 2026

Location: Loon Mountain Resort

Instructor: Randy Yandow, WorkSafe New England

Ski New Hampshire has partnered with Randy Yandow, President of WorkSafe New England, to offer Ski NH members and partners an in-depth NFPA 70E Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training.

This full-day, 8-hour course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical guidance needed to recognize electrical hazards and follow safe work practices. The program incorporates the NFPA 70E 2024 Edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, and applicable industry consensus standards.

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Ski NH will contact the name on the registration to get the names of attendees. Class size is limited to 25 students; participating resorts can send up to three students.

What You’ll Learn

The course combines a comprehensive presentation with hands-on PPE demonstrations and open discussion, giving participants opportunities to ask questions and explore how electrical safety practices apply in the workplace.

The training will cover a range of electrical safety topics, including:

• Electrical safety and electricity fundamentals

• Identification and review of electrical hazards

• NFPA 70E requirements

• National Electrical Code overview

• OSHA electrical safety regulations

• Safe electrical work practices

• Personal protective equipment (PPE), including demonstrations

• Best practices and real-world safety considerations

About the Instructor

Randy Yandow is an experienced electrical instructor, master electrician, and OSHA trainer. He began his electrical career in 1985 as an IBEW electrical apprentice and later served as a third-year instructor in the IBEW Apprenticeship Training Program. His extensive field and teaching experience brings a practical, safety-focused perspective to the course.

Participants who complete the full training will receive a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course.

Join us for this valuable opportunity to strengthen your understanding of electrical hazards, current safety requirements, and best practices for protecting yourself and your team on the job.

The following is the full course outline:

• Introduction to Electrical Safety

  • Importance of electrical safety

  • Statistics on electrical accidents and fatalities

  • Legal and regulatory framework (NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA)

• Fundamentals of Electricity

  • Basics of electricity

  • Voltage, current, and resistance

  • AC vs. DC electricity

  • Electrical circuits and components

• Electrical Hazards

  • Electric shock and its effects

  • Arc flash and arc blast hazards

  • Thermal burns and other electrical injuries

• NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

  • Understanding NFPA 70E

  • Risk assessment and electrical safety hierarchy

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

  • Establishing an electrically safe work environment

• NEC: National Electrical Code Overview

  • Key NEC safety requirements

  • Importance of code compliance

• OSHA Electrical Safety Regulations

  • OSHA's role in electrical safety

  • OSHA electrical safety standards

  • Common OSHA citations related to electrical hazards

  • Employer and employee responsibilities

• Safe Work Practices

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

  • Proper use of electrical tools and equipment

  • Testing and verification of de‐energized equipment

  • Electrical hazard recognition and avoidance

• Practical Demonstrations

• Use of PPE, including arc flash suits

• LOTO demonstration

• Safe use of electrical testing equipment

• Identifying and mitigating electrical hazards