NFPA 70E Arc Flash Compliance
At Safety Management & Training, we specialize in helping businesses achieve compliance with NFPA 70E, the standard that governs electrical safety in the workplace. Our comprehensive program includes facility reviews, employee training, and the development of customized written programs to ensure your business meets all required safety standards related to electrical hazards, including arc flash protection.
Electrical Safety and Compliance:
The Dangers of Improper Electrical Equipment Maintenance
Improperly maintained electrical panels and equipment can lead to devastating consequences, including fatal injuries, fires, and explosions. The Electrical Arc Flash standard is designed to protect workers from these hazards by requiring businesses to develop safe work practices, establish safe working boundaries, and ensure adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
NFPA 70E Requirements
According to the NFPA 70E standard, whether using analytical engineering techniques or industry tables, an arc flash hazard analysis must be conducted before any employee approaches exposed, energized equipment. This crucial analysis helps determine the level of protection necessary to keep workers safe from electrical hazards.
Our Affordable Compliance Program
Typically, conducting a full engineering survey to meet these requirements can cost a business tens of thousands of dollars. Safety Management & Training offers a cost-effective alternative by providing training and utilizing industry charts that allow employees to determine the appropriate level of protection and establish safe working boundaries on their own. This practical approach helps businesses avoid the high costs of engineering surveys, while still ensuring that employees are adequately protected.
Why NFPA 70E Compliance Matters
Improper maintenance of electrical panels and equipment can result in devastating consequences: fatal injuries, fires, and explosions. The NFPA 70E standard is there to protect workers by requiring:
- Safe work practices
- Clearly defined working boundaries
- Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Failure to comply doesn’t just risk lives, it also opens your business to citations, fines, and legal exposure.
Our program provides the flexibility to ensure that employees wear the right amount of PPE—enough to protect them, but not so much that it hinders their ability to perform the task at hand.
The Outcome of Our Compliance Program
Clear Protection Guidelines:
Your employees will know exactly how much protection is required before starting any electrical work.
Accurate Equipment Labeling:
Electrical panels and equipment will always be accurately labeled with the correct information, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Easy Access to Protection Levels:
From the wall outlet to the main distribution panel, your managers and employees will have access to clear, reliable information about the necessary level of protection, ensuring safety at all times.
Proven Expertise and Results
Our compliance program is proven to work, with Safety Management & Training’s written safety policies successfully passing numerous OSHA audits. In fact, OSHA has trusted us to educate their compliance officers on Arc Flash protection and prevention, reinforcing our reputation as experts in the field.
Don’t leave your employees exposed to dangerous electrical hazards. Let Safety Management & Training guide your business through the NFPA 70E compliance process, providing peace of mind and ensuring a safer workplace for all.
Protect Your Workforce and Ensure Compliance Today!
Don’t let improper electrical maintenance put your employees at risk. Call us to learn more about how we can help you implement a tailored electrical safety program and keep your business compliant with industry standards.