Many of the calls to our office lately have been regarding Arc Flash/NFPA 70 E and OSHA.
Every employer in America, including , should already have or be in the process of implementing an NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace program. The NFPA 70E was written and designed to further assist OSHA in protecting employees with regard to electrical safety in the workplace. These policies should be instituted by employers as standard operating procedures for everyone working on or even near 50 volts or more. It is important to understand Chapter 4 of the NFPA 70E is intended to serve a very specific need of OSHA and should not be used as a substitute for the National Electric Code. The NEC is intended for those who design, install and inspect electrical installations. The NFPA 70E, on the other hand, is intended for employers, employees and OSHA.
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- RJ
- The Jacman Group is a nationally recognized safety training company, assisting companies with NFPA & OSHA standard interpretation and compliance. We specialize in NFPA 70E Electrical/Arc Flash safety training and also offer a wide variety of safety services. Included is information to meet OSHA compliance with the 29 CFR Part 1910.132 regulations. Students are awarded certificates upon successful completion of training. This 2-day seminar is for both qualified and unqualified workers but it’s also available in a 1-day overview specifically designed for management. We’ll bring training directly to your location or inquire about dates and times of classes near you. For more information call us toll free 877-252-2626 or visit our website www.jacmangroupsafety.com
RJ, I manage a plant with 220 people and I want to make sure that we are compliant but I'm a bit confused. Can the NFPA cite us if we're not compliant?
ReplyDeleteThe answer to that Jim is a big No. The NFPA 70E was written to assist OSHA; therefore OSHA would be the governing body to levy citations for NFPA 70E violations. OSHA regulations are federal law; therefore OSHA can and will cite you for those 70E violations. OSHA tells employers exactly what they have to do, but doesn't tell them how; that’s where the NFPA 70E comes in. To summarize the NFPA won't fine you but OSHA can and will for 7oE violations.
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