NFPA 70E® training protects employees from electrical hazards in the workplace. Training is required for both “qualified persons” and “non-qualified persons.” However, many facility managers and line supervisors are uncertain or confused by these definitions.
A “qualified person” as defined in 70E® is a person who demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge relating to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations. Qualified persons are trained to identify hazards and mitigate associated risk. Overhead power lines, damaged tools and equipment, inadequate wiring and overloaded circuits, exposed electrical parts, improper grounding (the most common OSHA electrical violation), damaged insulation and wet conditions are the most common electrical hazards in a work environment.