This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of one of the most critical standards for electrical safety. Whether you are an employer, manager, safety professional, or electrician, the knowledge you gain here will be instrumental in creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the scope and structure of the NFPA 70 series and NFPA 70E requirements.
- Identify employer responsibilities and compliance requirements under NFPA 70E.
- Recognize electrical hazards and apply safe work practices in the workplace.
- Conduct electrical risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
- Apply equipment labeling and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Interpret key NFPA 70E requirements to improve electrical safety performance and regulatory compliance.
Day 1: NFPA 70E Fundamentals and Safe Work Practices
- §Electrical Safety Essentials
- §Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
- §NFPA 70E Summary of Technical Changes: 2021 to 2024
- §Article 90 Introduction
- §Chapter 1 Safety-Related Work Practices
- §Article 100 Definitions
- §Article 105 Application of Safety-Related Work Practices and Procedures
- §Article 110 General Requirements for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
- §Article 120 Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
Day 2: Electrical Hazards, Risk Assessment and Energized Work
- Energized Work and Risk Assessment
- Mitigating Risks During Energized Work
- Article 130 Work Involving Electrical Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
- Article 250 Personal Safety and Protective Equipment
Day 3: Maintenance Requirements and Safety for Special Equipment
- Safety-Related Maintenance and Special Equipment
- Chapter 2 Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements
- Article 200 Introduction
- Article 205 General
- Article 210 Substations, Switchgear Assemblies, Switchboards, Panelboards, Motor Control Centers, and Disconnect Switches
- Article 215 Premises Wiring
- Article 220 Controller Equipment
- Article 225 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Article 230 Rotating Equipment
- Article 235 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
- Article 240 Batteries and Battery Rooms
- Article 245 Portable Electric Tools and Equipment
- Chapter 3 Safety Requirements for Special Equipment
- Electricians
- Maintenance Personnel Technicians
- Safety Managers
- Electrical Safety Program Administrators
- Facility Managers and Supervisors
- Electrical Engineers and Designers
- Human Resources and Compliance Officers