NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Employees who receive NFPA 70E training can expect a thorough look at electrical safety techniques and procedures, such as how to choose personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to handle emergencies, as well as how to recognize and reduce exposure to electrical hazards like shock, arc flash, and arc blast. It addresses topics like the hierarchy of risk controls, safe work practices, and risk assessment.

NFPA 70E certification is mandatory for anyone working with or near electrical systems, especially "qualified persons" including maintenance workers, electrical engineers, and electricians. Even "unqualified" persons handling electrical equipment must be trained in fundamental safety procedures. This applies to those working with exposed, electrified elements at 50 volts or more.

NFPA 70E Training covers essential topics, including electricity properties, measurements, arc flashes, causes, severity factors, electrical injury statistics, and arc flash safety regulations, in various modules.

Our online courses will take at least 2 hours to complete, including the final exam, unless a different timeframe is specified in the course details. The learner may log on and off as needed. When they log back in, the course will return to where they left off.

Unless otherwise indicated in the course details, learners have 60 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. During this time, participants can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course. The only exception is the final exam, which must be completed in a single sitting.

Learners who do not complete the course within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please review our Terms & Conditions for details.

The length of the final exam for your NFPA 70E course will vary, mostly based on the course and the provider. The goal of the test is to assess your understanding of the key concepts covered in the course.

NFPA 70E training is valid for three years, and employees must renew training to stay updated on electrical safety standards and maintain compliance. This is because the NFPA 70E standard is revised on a three-year cycle.

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.332 Subpart S - Employees must be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices that pertain to their respective job assignments and the degree of training provided shall be determined by the risk to the employee (i.e qualified vs. un-qualified person as defined by this part) Retraining is required if at any time these requirements are not met.

To ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S safety training standards and NFPA 70/70E safety standards, additional training and retraining in safety-related work practices is required at least once every three years; sooner for non-compliance or change of procedure, equipment, technology, or job duties.

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Most courses expire sixty (60) days after you purchase them (the date you submit payment), unless the course itself indicates otherwise. You can access them any time during this period to complete the training and any required exams. Since training materials are typically only available for a short period of time, it is recommended to complete the course promptly, so you don't lose access.

In addition, if you fail all attempts at the final exam, you will no longer be able to access the course. For more information about course expiration dates, please read our Terms of Use.

You can typically print off a new NFPA 70E certificate by logging back into your training account if you have misplaced your old one. A copy of your certificate is also usually emailed to you by training providers. It's important that you download a copy for yourself then print a copy for your personal records. Another option is to speak with your training provider directly.