Provisions of NFPA 70E® encompass safety-related work practices, safety-related maintenance requirements, and safety requirements for electrical work. The standard includes guidance for making hazard identification and risk assessments, selecting appropriate PPE, establishing electrically safe work conditions and employee training. The NFPA 70E gets updated every three years.
NFPA states that hundreds of deaths and thousands of burn injuries occur each year due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast — and most could be prevented through compliance with NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®.