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Does OSHA Require NFPA 70E Training?
While OSHA does not explicitly mandate NFPA 70E training compliance, many employers voluntarily adopt the NFPA 70E standard as a best practice to ensure the safety of their workers. Moreover, some state and local regulations may require or reference NFPA 70E training for electrical safety training and procedures.
NFPA 70E serves as a comprehensive guide for workplace electrical safety practices and applies to employees who may be exposed to electrical hazards while performing their duties. It outlines the safety measures and procedures employers should take to protect their workers from electrical accidents, such as electrical shocks and arc flashes. These hazards can have severe consequences, including injuries, fatalities, and damage to equipment.
Benefits of NFPA 70E
Implementing NFPA 70E training offers numerous advantages for both employers and employees:
Increased Safety Awareness: Employees who undergo NFPA 70E training gain a deeper understanding of electrical hazards and how to mitigate them, leading to improved safety awareness.
Reduced Incidents: Proper training in electrical safety reduces the likelihood of workplace accidents, protecting employees from harm and employers from legal liabilities.
Regulatory Compliance: Even though not mandatory, NFPA 70E training demonstrates a commitment to electrical safety and may help companies demonstrate compliance with OSHA’s general duty clause and other safety regulations.
Electrical Safety Specialists offers the industry’s best electrical safety training. We provide companies nationwide services such as arc flash study, electrical safety training, arc flash risk assessment and arc flash training, and a full range of electrical evaluation, maintenance, testing, and compliance services. ESS trainers are Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professionals (CESCP), certified to ensure that the highest quality training possible is provided. If you are an electrical worker and need to receive your NFPA 70E training, contact Electrical Safety Specialist at (816) 925-0443 to enroll in one of our onsite courses today!