2021 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace 2021 edition establishes requirements for safe electrical work practices, maintenance procedures, and special equipment requirements designed to reduce worker exposure to electrical hazards including arc flash, arc blast, and electric shock. Developed to align with OSHA requirements and consistent with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, this standard is the primary reference for employers and employees responsible for maintaining safe electrical work environments across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

Who Uses NFPA 70E

The 2021 edition is the standard of reference for electrical engineers, electrical contractors, facility managers, safety officers, and electricians responsible for developing and implementing electrical safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and performing energized electrical work in compliance with OSHA regulations.

What's New in the 2021 Edition

The 2021 edition introduces significant structural and technical updates, including:

• Revisions to Article 110 consolidating general requirements for electrical safety-related work programs, practices, and procedures previously distributed across multiple articles.
• References to arc-resistant switchgear in Tables 130.5(C) and 130.7(C)(15)(a) updated to arc-resistant equipment, broadening applicability to other types of arc-resistant equipment beyond switchgear.
• Addition of new Article 360, Safety-Related Requirements for Capacitors, and new Annex R, Working with Capacitors, addressing electrical safety requirements specific to capacitor applications.
• Updates to Annex D, Incident Energy and Arc Flash Boundary Calculation Methods, now referencing IEEE 1584-2018 as the current calculation methodology.

Stay compliant with the electrical workplace safety standard relied on by employers and electrical professionals to protect workers from arc flash and shock hazards.

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