NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Safety

Class available at client site only or client-held class at NATEC. Call for pricing.

This 8-hour compliance course provides essential knowledge of electrical hazards and safe work practices in accordance with NFPA 70E (2024) and Cal/OSHA regulations. Designed for recently hired and recertifying employees, participants will learn to identify electrical risks, implement protection strategies, properly use personal protective equipment (PPE), and apply safe work practices to prevent injuries and fatalities.

TOPICS COVERED

Course Content

• Electrical Hazards
• Arc Flash
• Overhead Clearance
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Risk Assessment
• Working On or Near Energized Parts
• NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Cal/OSHA Standards — CCR Title 8, Sections 2300–2974
• Hazardous Energy Control / Lockout–Tagout (LOTO)
• Identification of hazardous energy sources in the workplace
• Methods to isolate and control energy sources for safe servicing
• Electrical Accidents

Practical Training

• PPE inspection and donning — selecting, inspecting, and correctly using PPE (client to provide)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) — practicing proper procedures to de-energize equipment
• Understanding and working within established approach boundaries for shock and arc flash protection
• Practice with testing devices and interpreting their readings (client to provide)

SCENARIOS

• Complete Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP).
• List information on Arc Flash label determining Incident Energy, approach boundaries, levels of PPE, etc.

TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Course materials and equipment include but are not limited to:

• Electrical safety training presentations (slides/videos)
• Arc flash PPE
• Lockout/Tagout devices (locks, tags, hasps)
• Student handouts and participant manuals
• Whiteboard markers
• Projector and audio/visual equipment

Compliance Training — Scope Note This course is designed for compliance with NFPA 70E (2024), California Title 8 regulations, and applicable safety requirements. It does not replace site-specific hazard assessments or employer-required qualification programs. Participants should consult their safety officer for additional site-specific requirements.