Electrical Safety Work Practices and Standards (NFPA 70E)
Goal:
The goal of this training is to make students aware of the risks associated with electrical energy and to
provide instruction on safe work practices and related guidelines and procedures they can follow to
protect themselves from injury due to electrical shock and arc flash.
This course also covers Article 680 of the NFPA code which deals with swimming pools and spas.
Objectives:
Identify the background and history of the regulations and guidelines for electrical safety in the
workplace.
Identify the regulations that cover electrical work and the safety training requirements to protect
employees.
Identify the types of injuries associated with electrical work.
Identify approach hazards associated with electrical energy including the potential for shock and
electrocution.
Identify the purpose of approach boundaries for working near and around exposed live parts.
Identify arc flash and arc blast hazards associated with electrical energy.
Identify the purpose of an arc hazard analysis and flash protection boundaries.
Identify the requirements for work permits and job briefings.
Identify the appropriate personal protective equipment necessary for electrical work.
Identify the levels of clothing and personal protection required in each hazard risk category.
Identify the electrical safety related work practices and procedures necessary to provide
protection from the electrical hazards associated with jobs or tasks.
Identify the electrical safety related work practices necessary to provide protection when working
near overhead power lines.
Identify the electrical safety related work practices necessary to provide protection when testing
circuits.
Identify the electrical safety related work practices necessary to provide protection during
construction.
