Articles, Links and Info
- Take a look at EZ Facts 263 for more information on NFPA
70E Standard.
- NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee
Workplaces, National Fire Protection Association,
1-617-770-3000.
- ASTM F1506 Standard, American Society for Testing Materials,
1-610-832-9585.
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Commonly asked Questions:
Q: How do I determine what
level of protection I need for my job task?
A: First, reference
Table 130.7(C)(9)(a) of the NFPA 70E 2004 edition. This will determine
the hazard category of your job task (0-4). Second, consult Reference
Table 130.7(C)(10) of the standard to determine what clothing and
equipment is required based on the hazard/risk category that was
determined. Third, Reference Table 130.7(C)(11) will determine what
ATPV rating is necessary. Once you have determined the ATPV rating,
simply find the ATPV rating on the garment (required on tag) that
meets or exceeds your requirement.
Q: What if my job task is not
listed in Table 130.7(C)(9)(a) of NFPA 70E Standard?
A: A flash hazard
analysis must be done. The Duke Power Flux Calculator meets this
requirement.
Q: Is compliance with NFPA
70E mandatory?
A: No. NFPA 70E is
a national consensus safety standard published by NFPA primarily
to assist OSHA in preparing electrical safety standards. Federal
OSHA has not incorporated it into the Code of Federal Regulations.
Q: Can I be cited for not complying
with NFPA 70E?
A: Yes. The employer
must assess the workplace for electrical hazards and the need for
PPE under 29CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i). Details on how to comply with
this standard is up to the employer. The employer is expected to
use the best means available to comply with this requirement, and
that is done through consensus standard NFPA 70E. Compliance with
70E will assure compliance with this OSHA requirement. In the event
of an injury or death due to an electrical accident, if OSHA determines
that compliance with 70E would have prevented or lessened the injury,
OSHA may cite the employer under the general duty clause. In 2003
“Standards Interpretation” letter OSHA stated 70E can
be used as evidence of whether the employer acted reasonably.
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