Description
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
This NFPA 70E Electrical Safety course is designed to help employees understand the hazards associated with energized electrical equipment and the safe work practices required to reduce the risk of injury. The training supports compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331–335 and the electrical safety practices outlined in NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Electrical hazards remain one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities. This course teaches participants how to identify electrical hazards, understand arc flash and arc blast risks, select the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow safe work procedures when working on or near energized equipment.
This course is appropriate for employees working in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, utilities, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, government facilities, maintenance departments, and any workplace where exposure to electrical hazards exists.
Course Topics Include:
- Introduction to NFPA 70E
- OSHA electrical safety requirements
- Understanding arc flash and arc blast hazards
- Arc flash protection boundaries
- Shock protection boundaries
- Electrical hazard recognition
- Qualified and unqualified worker responsibilities
- Electrical safe work practices
- Lockout/Tagout awareness
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and use
- Energized electrical work requirements
- Documentation and compliance requirements
- Safety requirements for special electrical equipment
- Incident prevention and hazard reduction
Certificate of Completion
Participants who successfully complete the course and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on all required assessments will receive a Certificate of Completion, wallet card, and training documentation to help satisfy applicable OSHA training requirements.
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