NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace
NFPA 70E is a standard of the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA is a membership organization whose headquarters is located in Quincy, Massachusetts. Its members include experts on electrical safety. NFPA is known for its sponsorship of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
NFPA 70E is the standard that addresses those electrical safety requirements for employees.
Purpose
NFPA 70E addresses employee workplace electrical safety requirements. The standard focuses on practical safeguards that also allow workers to be productive within their job functions. Specifically, this standard covers the safety requirements for the following:
- Electrical conductors and equipment installed within or on buildings or other structures, including mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and other premise (yards, carnival, parking lots, and industrial substations),
- Conductors that connect installations to a supply of electricity, and
- Other outside conductors on the premises.
See also
- Electrical engineering
- High-voltage hazards
- Lock and tag
- National Electrical Code (US)
- Protective clothing
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