Lesson series

70E Technician Awareness

This training module is designed to equip technicians—whether new to the field or seasoned professionals—with a thorough understanding of the key principles and requirements outlined in the latest edition of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
The course covers essential safety concepts, including electrical hazard recognition, arc flash and shock protection boundaries, risk assessment procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and safe work practices. Participants will learn how to interpret and apply NFPA 70E provisions to real-world scenarios, ensuring compliance, reducing the risk of electrical incidents, and promoting a culture of safety in the workplace.
This course qualifies for 1 NETA CTD.
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What's included?

  • Course Outline
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Sign Selection and Placement
  • Simple Lockout/Tagout
  • Complex Lockout/tagout
  • Qualified Worker Definition
  • Develop written LOTO Plan
  • Arc Flash Reduction
  • Electrical Clearances

Learning Objectives 

  • Upon completion of this course, the student will be qualified to:
  • Demonstrate required compliance with NFPA 70E Section 130.7 as it applies to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Select appropriate PPE based on hazard categories
  • Apply proper PPE use, inspection, and care procedures
  • Interpret and implement safety sign requirements, including design and selection, in accordance with NFPA 70E and ANSI Standards
  • Utilize safety data sheets (SDS) to support hazard elimination in compliance with NFPA 70E
  • Differentiate between simple and complex lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Identify who qualifies as a "Qulaified Worker" under NFPA 70B
  • Execute the steps for proper LOTO application
  • Develop a written plan for complex LOTO scenarios
  • Distinguish between barriers and barricades and their applications
  • Apply NFPA 70E article 130.7 requirements for barriers, including signage, alarms, and attendants
  • List the 7 approved arc energy reduction methods in NFPA 70E 240.87
  • Explain the circuit breaker clearing process
  • Recognize available arc flash mitigating trip unit technologies
  • Identify various types of arc flash resistant medium voltage switchgear
  • Comply with working space clearance around electrical equipment
  • Determine live part distances

Highlight

 You will understand how to set up an Arc Flash boundary.
Your certificate will show that this course qualifies for 1 NETA CTD.

Course Lessons