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NFPA 70E
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E sets standards for electrical safety in the workplace. The Job Briefing and Planning Checklist, and the Energized Electrical Work Permit address electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces and are used for informational purpose only. Reprinted with permission from NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace , Copyright © 2004, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02169. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety. For more information on NFPA 70E visit www.nfpa.org
Training and Regulations
Workplace hazards can be avoided through awareness of regulations governing electrical safety standards, and use of basic electrical safety training guides.
OHSA Regulations
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 , General Industry
- Subpart - Electrical Standard
- Subpart R - Utility Industry
- 1910.268 Telecommunications
- 1910.269 Power Generation, Transmissions and Distribution Standard
- Subpart J, 1910.147 - Lockout/Tagout
- Subpart K - Electrical Standard
- Subpart V - Power Transmission and Distribution
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Construction Industry
- National Consensus Standards for Design and Installation
- Standards on electrical products and systems, such as the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and ASTM
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) "Color Book Series" - design of electrical power systems for industrial and commercial facilities
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC)® - provides electrical safety requirements for wiring methods used in the workplace
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)- address safety criteria for live electric supply and communication lines and equiptment for employees in the workplace.
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery - addresses fire safety and important electrical considerations specific to industry machinery and manufacturing systems not covered in the NEC®.
- ANSI Z 244 - Lockout/Tagout, Standard address the minimum requirements for lockout/target procedures of energy control sources that could cause injury or harm to employee.
- National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS™)
- Safe Work Practices
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code - for protecting lives and property from fire.
- Guidelines
- Department of Energy (DOE) - Electrical Safety Guidelines
- Department of Energy (DOE) - Model Electrical Safety Program
Basic Workplace Electrical Safety Training:
OSHA - Personal Protective Equipment