NFPA 70E Certification - Electrical Protection

By R.W. Hurst, Editor

NFPA 70E Certification

NFPA 70E certification is governed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard. It provides guidelines for electrical safety in the workplace. It covers a wide range of topics related to electrical safety, including the installation, maintenance, and use of electrical equipment, as well as procedures for working on or near energized electrical equipment.

There is no certification specifically for NFPA 70E, but individuals can become qualified to work on electrical equipment by the standard. This can be done through education programs that cover the requirements and best practices outlined in NFPA 70E.

One example of a program that provides certification related to NFPA 70E standard for electrical safety is the Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) program offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). This program is designed for individuals responsible for electrical safety in the workplace. It covers topics such as hazard analysis, risk assessment, and the selection and use of personal protective equipment.

Overall, becoming knowledgeable and skilled in NFPA 70E can help prevent electrical injuries and fatalities in the workplace and ensure that workers can safely and effectively work with electrical equipment and recognize electrical hazards.

 

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Who offers NFPA 70E certification?

The NFPA 70e standard for electrical safe work practices was developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and there is no certification specifically for NFPA 70E. However, education and certification programs are available that cover the requirements and best practices outlined in the standard.

Several organizations offer NFPA 70E course certification, including:

  1. Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP): The Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) program offered by BCSP is designed for individuals responsible for electrical safety in the workplace. This program covers topics such as hazard analysis, risk assessment, and the selection and use of personal protective equipment.

  2. National Safety Council (NSC): The NSC offers a variety of electrical safety programs, including a course on NFPA 70E that covers the standard's requirements and best practices.

  3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): OSHA provides educational resources related to electrical safety in the workplace, including guidelines for compliance with NFPA 70E.

  4. American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP): The ASSP offers a variety of certification programs related to electrical safety, including a certificate program in electrical safety that covers NFPA 70E.

  5. The Electricity Forum Training Institute offers an NFPA 70E course and an Arc Flash certificate of completion. Here is a link to our arc flash certification course: NFPA 70E Arc Flash . 

Overall, electrical workers and safety managers can become qualified to work on electrical equipment by NFPA 70E through educational courses offered by these organizations.

 

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