The Updated NFPA 70E Standard: Bridging the Gap Between Compliance and Electrical Safety

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The Updated NFPA 70E Standard: Bridging the Gap Between Compliance and Electrical Safety

  • Jun 11, 2024

Furthermore, the revisions directly contribute to reduced risk. Following the standard's guidelines minimizes the likelihood of serious electrical accidents or injuries. As technologies have evolved, the NFPA 70E updated now provides guidance on the safe adoption of new electrical systems and equipment.

Overall, the 2024 update emphasizes the following goals: 

  • Proactive Safety Focus: Emphasizing hazard elimination (for example, see Article 110, General Requirement for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices) and outlining requirements for an electrically safe work condition promotes proactive safety practices. 

  • Emergency Preparedness: Incorporating emergency response planning aligns with the need for readiness in the face of electrical hazards. 
  • Personnel Qualifications: Clarifications of personnel qualifications highlight the vital role of expertise in reducing risks. 
  • Supply Source, Stored Energy Hazards: New notes address potential risks, improving the comprehensiveness of establishing a safe work environment. 
  • Safety Checks: Enhanced procedures for testing conductor parts emphasize thoroughness, aiming to minimize oversights. 

This article originally appeared in the June 2024 issue of Occupational Health & Safety.

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