70E ELECTRICIAN
ON-SITE SAFETY TRAINING
IS NFPA 70E AND OSHA A REQUIREMENT?
Since 1975, OSHA considers arc flash to be a “recognized hazard” for which appropriate safety standards (most importantly, NFPA 70E) exist. While OSHA does not mandate that employers follow NFPA 70E, failure to do so may result in a citation in the event of an arc flash incident which NFPA 70E compliance could have prevented. In addition, various states have OSHA state plans which mandate compliance with NFPA 70E. Employers should check the relevant state codes, as considerable variation exists.
WHO MUST HAVE 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY KNOWLEDGE?
The NFPA® 70E standard was revised in 2021. Our training covers the requirements of 70E 2021 to perform safe work in areas with electrical hazards. All personnel which work next to electrical hazards must have the knowledge and understand the 70E standard to comply with OSHA mandate in regard to electrical safety in the workplace. OSHA specifically mandate requires that the organization analysis and inventories of the recognized hazards in the workplace. Part of the compliance requires employees to be trained in the standards and specific procedures for personnel safety. Some of the 70E standard changes are; arc flash risk assessment, tables and requirements for selecting the necessary PPE, and other important steps for personnel safety.
OSHA compliance and a safe workplace are the outcome of our training!
The two (2) days on-site training is intended for all personnel that Works with or close to 50 volts AC and DC or higher. For employees of any industry and organization where electrical hazards are a reality. Our training assists in meeting the requirements for training of OSHA 1910.332 and NFPA 70E 110.2.
Objectives:
1- Personnel will identify some common factor for electrical accidents.
2- Present to trainees the material and procedures in 70E 2021.
3- Explain the dangers of electrical work and the effects.
4- Discuss the requirements for creating an electrical safe work area. “Always Work Safe”
5- Understand the requirements for electrical hazards and arc flash analysis.
6- Understand and implement electrocution and arc flash boundaries requirements for qualified and unqualified person.
7- Practice and discuss personal protection equipment selection, inspection, recertification, and use.
8- Perform practice which incorporates electrical safety 70E requirements for electrocution and arc flash hazards.
9- Personnel awareness for safe work practices if an arc flash hazard is present.
THE TRAINING INCLUDES:
First Day Session:
- Definitions of necessary terms in the standard
- Standard requirements per 2021 revision
- Live work permit and non-permit task
- Basic PPE, arc rated clothing, & additional necessary safety equipment
- The eight (8) step LO/TO procedures requirements
- Arc Flash safety requirements
- When an electrical work and live work permit is required or not required
- Electrical hazard recognition (Shock, Arc, & Blast)
- Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition requirements and procedure
- Understanding requirements of the Incident Energy Method and sticker
- Understanding requirements and use of the Categories Method and the tables
- Written evaluation of the technical material
Second Day Session: “Demonstrate your Knowledge”
- Electrical hazards examples and task position methods
- Determine live part exposure and live work procedure or not
- Proper operation of some HV electrical equipment listed
- Combine the knowledge acquired during the class room session in the preparation of a JHA and perform the LO/TO exercise procedure with all safety guide determined in the trainee’s JHA.
- Select the adequate Arc Flash Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) during the Lock-Out / Tag-Out practice session.
- Demonstrate proficiency (Qualified Person Definition) in the operation of equipment, use of the two Arc Flash Methods, and the LO/TO procedure.
- Evaluation by our CESCP of the trainee’s electrical equipment components and procedure, explanation and exercise.