Print this page NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Course Outline
This 8-hour course covers electrical safety in the workplace. The intent is to read the subject standard that provides guidance and information pertinent to safety related work practices on the job. The specific purpose of the standard is:
- To provide a practical safe working area for employees relative to the hazards arising from the use of electricity.
The course materials are based entirely on NFPA 70E-2024 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, it willbe necessary for the student to obtain a copy of NFPA 70E-2024. There is no additional course content. This is a very useful resource and is recommended for all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in electrical equipment installation, removal, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials and to ensure that you a familiar with the essential aspects of the industry standard..
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with this industry standard which provides the following:
- Definitions of the terms that are used in this standard;
- Safety related work practices;
- Arc flash boundary;
- Limited approach boundary;
- Restricted approach boundary;
- Incident energy level;
- Electrical hazard;
- Electrically safe work condition;
- Arc flash hazard;
- Arc flash suit;
- Incident energy analysis;
- Arc flash risk assessment;
- Arc resistant switchgear;
- Electrical safety program;
- Condition of maintenance of equipment;
- Electrical safety program principles;
- Risk assessment procedure;
- Personnel protective equipment (PPE);
- Job safety plan;
- Job briefing;
- Lockout/tagout procedure;
- Qualified person;
- Safety related maintenance requirements; and
- Safety related requirements for special equipment.
Intended Audience
The intended audience is professional electrical engineers, project managers, and project engineers, involved in electrical equipment installation, removal, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition.
Benefit to Attendees
This standard covers electrical safety in the workplace. The electrical standard provides guidance and information pertinent to safety related work practices on the job. This standard provides the student with the knowledge of how to provide a practical safe working area for workers who are exposed to the hazards arising from the use of electricity. A thorough understanding of this standard is the best assurance that work practices meet or exceed “good engineering practice” and is a practical way to receive continuing educational credits for reading and understanding the content of this important industry standard. The student will also be knowledgeable of the steps involved in a hazards risk assessment.
Course Content
The course materials are based entirely on NFPA 70E-2024 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, it willbe necessary for the student to obtain a copy of NFPA 70E-2024.This is a very useful resource and is recommended for all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in electrical equipment installation, removal, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition.
NFPA 70E-2024 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace can be purchased from the following websites:
http://www.nfpa.org/
http://www.global.ihs.com/
NFPA 70E-2024 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Table of Contents
Article 90 Introduction
Chapter 1 Safety-Related Work Practices
100 Definition
105 Application of Safety-Related Work Practices and Procedures
110 General Requirements for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
120 Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
130 Work Involving Electrical Hazards
Chapter 2 Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements
200 Introduction
205 General Maintenance Requirements
210Substations, Switchgear Assemblies, Switchboards, Panelboards, Motor Control Centers, and Disconnect Switches
215 Premises Wiring
220 Controller Equipment
225 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
230 Rotating Equipment
235 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
240 Batteries and Battery Rooms
245 Portable Electric Tools and Equipment
250 Personal Safety and Protective Equipment
Chapter 3 Safety Requirements for Special Equipment
300 Introduction
310 Safety-Related Work Practices for Electrolytic Cells
320 Safety Requirements Related to Batteries and Battery Rooms
330 Safety-Related Work Practices for Lasers
340 Safety-Related Work Practices for Power Electronic Equipment
350 Safety-Related Work Requirements: Research Development Laboratories
360 Safety-Related Requirements for Capacitors
Informative Annexes
A Informative Publications
B Reserved
C Limit of Approach
D Incident Energy and Arc Flash Boundary Calculation Methods
E Electrical safety Program
F Risk Assessment and Risk Control
G Sample Lockout/Tagout Program
H Guidelines on Selection of Protective Clothing and Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
I Job Briefing and Planning Checklist
J Energized Electrical Work Permit
K General Categories of Electrical Hazards
L Typical Application of Safeguards in the Cell Line Working Zone
M Layering of Protective Clothing and Total System Arc Rating
N Example Industrial Procedures and Policies for Working Near Overhead Electrical Lines and Equipment
O Safety-Related Design Requirements
P Aligning Implementation of This Standard with Occupational Health and Safety Management Standards
Q Human Performance and Workplace Electrical Safety
R Working with Capacitors
S Accessing the Condition of Maintenance
You need to obtain a copy of NFPA 70E-2024 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace to successfully take this course.
Course Summary
This 8-hour course covers electrical safety in the workplace. The intent is to read the subject standard that provide guidance and information pertinent to safety related work practices on the job. The course materials are based entirely on NFPA 70E-2024 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, it willbe necessary for the student to obtain a copy of NFPA 70E-2024. There is no additional course content. This is a very useful resource and is recommended for all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in electrical equipment installation, removal, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition.
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Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
