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NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Program

Why do you need an NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Program? The NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace online training course is essential for anyone working with or around electrical systems. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to recognize electrical hazards, understand the risks of arc flash and electric shock, and apply safe work practices in compliance with current regulations. This training helps protect workers from serious injuries and fatalities while ensuring employers meet OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, making it a critical component of any effective workplace safety program.

SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING FOR THE NFPA 70E 2024: STANDARD FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE PROGRAM

The NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Online Training equips individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate electrical hazards in the workplace. Through this training, participants learn to recognize risks such as electric shock, arc flash, and arc blast, and apply safe work practices in compliance with OSHA regulations. The course covers critical topics including hazard identification, risk assessment, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and the implementation of safety-related maintenance requirements. By completing this program, workers are better prepared to establish electrically safe work conditions and respond effectively to electrical emergencies, thereby enhancing overall workplace safety.

NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Program

The NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Online Training is designed to help employers and employees meet OSHA requirements for electrical safety. This program provides a comprehensive overview of the latest NFPA 70E standards, focusing on hazard identification, risk assessment, safe work practices, and the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE). It aligns with OSHA regulations for controlling electrical hazards in the workplace and supports compliance with 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and 1926 Subpart K. By completing this training, workers gain the knowledge needed to work safely around electrical systems and reduce the risk of arc flash, electric shock, and other related injuries.

IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

0.4

CEU Requirements 

  1. 100% attendance for the NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Training Class
  2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
  3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
  4. Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
  5. As applicable, achievement of a minimum passing score on the required end-of-course examination
  6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Program, the student will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of electrical safety and the purpose of NFPA 70E.
  • Define key electrical safety terms and concepts.
  • Recognize common electrical hazards and injury types, including arc flash and shock.
  • Explain how to establish an electrically safe work condition.
  • Describe Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Understand requirements for working on energized equipment.
  • Identify components of hazard analysis and protection boundaries.
  • Select appropriate electrical personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Understand maintenance requirements for electrical safety.
  • Recognize hazards related to special electrical equipment.

What you need:

  • Webcam or smartphone
  • Microphone or smartphone
  • Photo ID

What you get:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • IACET CEUS .4

Course Content

Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Importance of Electrical Safety and Compliance with NFPA 70E
Role of NFPA 70E
Benefits of Compliance with NFPA 70E
Overview of the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard
Who Should Use NFPA 70E?
Roles and Responsibilities Under the NFPA 70E 2024 Standard I
Roles and Responsibilities Under the NFPA 70E 2024 Standard II
Consequences of Non-Compliance: Legal, Financial, and Human Impacts
Consequences of Non-Compliance: Legal Impacts
Consequences of Non-Compliance: Financial Impacts I
Consequences of Non-Compliance: Financial Impacts II
Consequences of Non-Compliance: Human Impacts
Key Electrical Safety Terms and Definitions I
Key Electrical Safety Terms and Definitions II
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Qualified Person
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Unqualified Person
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC)
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Arc Flash
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Arc Flash Boundary
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Incident Energy
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Approach Boundaries
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Risk Assessment
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Arc-Rated PPE
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Working Distance
Explanation of Terminology Used in NFPA 70E: Energized Electrical Work Permit
Electrical Injuries and Hazards
Common Types of Electrical Injuries: Shock
Common Types of Electrical Injuries: Arc Flash
Common Types of Electrical Injuries: Thermal Burns
Common Types of Electrical Injuries: Blast Injuries
Introduction to Arc Flash
Introduction to Shock
Introduction to Blast Hazards
Incident Energy and Its Implications
How the Human Body Reacts to Electrical Current
Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
Steps to Achieve an Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC)
Summary Table of ESWC Steps
Verification of Absence of Voltage
Proper Use of Test Equipment
Key Safety Guidelines for Use of Test Equipment
Additional Considerations for Test Equipment Safety and Accuracy
Documentation and Labeling in Electrical Safety Compliance
Essential Safety Documentation
Electrical Equipment Labeling
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
Core Steps of the LOTO Procedure (as per NFPA 70E 2024)
Requirements for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
NFPA 70E 2024 Requirements
Key Similarities and Differences
Compliance Best Practices
Proper Procedures: Isolation
Proper Procedures: Lockout
Proper Procedures: Tag Placement
Proper Procedures: Verification of Energy Isolation
Role of LOTO in Establishing an ESWC
Primary Purpose of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Important Considerations for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
When Is Energized Work Allowed?
Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP)
Hazard and Risk Assessment
Controls and Protection Measures
Justification for Energized Work
Permit Lifecycle & Process
Risk Assessment in Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 130.5)
Job Briefing: Pre-Task Electrical Safety Discussion
Best Practices for Effective Risk Assessment & Job Briefings
Special Considerations for Troubleshooting and Testing I
Special Considerations for Troubleshooting and Testing II
Electrical Hazard Analysis and Protection Boundaries
Determining Boundaries and Energy Levels
Shock Risk Assessment and Approach Boundaries
Purpose of a Shock Risk Assessment
Shock Protection Approach Boundaries
Key Requirements for a Shock Risk Assessment
Arc Flash Risk Assessment and Incident Energy Analysis
When Is an Arc Flash Assessment Required?
Arc Flash Risk Assessment: Reassessment Requirements
Labels and Warning Signs
Purpose of Labels and Warning Signs in Electrical Safety
Label Requirements per NFPA 70E Article 130.5(H)
Protection Strategies and Approach Limits
Purpose of Protection Strategies
Understanding Approach Limits
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Electrical Work
Categories of Electrical PPE
PPE Selection Criteria (NFPA 70E)
PPE Maintenance & Inspection
Arc-Rated Clothing Equipment
Rubber Insulating Equipment
PPE Selection Based on Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
Additional PPE Considerations (NFPA 70E)
Limitations of PPE
Care, Maintenance, and Inspection of PPE
Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements
Documentation Requirements
Importance of Proper Maintenance for Electrical Safety
Common Maintenance-Related Hazards
Benefits of a Strong Maintenance Program
Equipment Maintenance per Manufacturer
Manufacturer Instructions Are Legally and Practically Binding
Maintenance of GFCIs (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters)
Maintenance of Circuit Breakers
Maintenance of Relays
Hazards Related to Special Equipment
Special Electrical Systems and Their Hazards I
Special Electrical Systems and Their Hazards II
Special Electrical Systems and Their Hazards III
Special Considerations and Precautions in Electrical Safety I
Special Considerations and Precautions in Electrical Safety II
Hazard Control Strategies I
Hazard Control Strategies II
Case Study
Key Takeaways
Exam