NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Safety
This course covers the requirements of the NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® and helps employees recognize electrical hazards, assess risks, and protect themselves from arc flash and shock hazards.
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Omaha, Lincoln
Overview
Working on or near energized electrical equipment requires specialized training and safe work practices. This course covers the requirements of the NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® (2024 Edition) and helps employees recognize electrical hazards, assess risks, and protect themselves from arc flash and shock hazards.
Designed for anyone who works with electrical systems over 50 volts, including troubleshooting tasks, this training provides the knowledge needed to meet the intent of NFPA 70E and support compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Recognize common electrical hazards in the workplace.
- Understand the safety requirements outlined in NFPA 70E (2024 Edition).
- Conduct electrical risk assessments and determine safe approach boundaries.
- Explain arc flash hazards, incident energy, and flash protection boundaries.
- Understand OSHA and NFPA lockout/tagout requirements for electrical work.
- Select and use the appropriate electrical personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E.
- Apply safe electrical work practices when working on or near energized equipment.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for anyone who works on or around electrical systems operating above 50 volts, including:
- Electricians
- Plant engineers
- Instrumentation and controls technicians
- Safety managers and safety professionals
- Anyone responsible for troubleshooting or servicing energized electrical equipment