The standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace published by the National Fire Protection Association is known as which document?

• A. NFPA 70E
• B. NFPA 70
• C. NFPA 99
• D. NFPA 13

Answer: (A)

NFPA 70E is the standard that covers Electrical Safety in the Workplace. It provides the practical requirements for safe electrical work, including hazard analysis, arc flash risk assessment, safe work practices, training, personal protective equipment, and energy-control procedures like lockout/tagout. It’s specifically about protecting workers from electrical hazards such as shock and arc flash, detailing how to plan and execute electrical tasks safely. In contrast, NFPA 70 (the National Electrical Code) focuses on the design, installation, and inspection of electrical systems, not the safety practices for working on them; NFPA 99 and NFPA 13 cover health care facility electrical reliability and sprinkler systems, respectively. So the correct document for electrical safety in the workplace is NFPA 70E.