NFPA 70E now the second best
selling standard in the NFPA's catalog, second only to the National
Electrical Code.
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Item #601- NFPA 70E Softback
NFPA 70E is a standard that focuses
on protecting people and identifies requirements that are considered
necessary to provide a workplace that is generally free from
electrical hazards.
By: National
Fire Protection Association
Price $45.00
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OSHA bases its electrical safety
mandates on NFPA 70E ™ : Electrical Safety in the Workplace
™ . Prevent accidents and comply!
Electrical dangers such as shock,
electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast will always be present
on the job, but proper training and safety strategies can minimize
the likelihood of injuries and fatalities. NFPA 70E: Electrical
Safety in the Workplace covers the full range of electrical safety
issues, from work practices to maintenance, special equipment
requirements, and installation.
OSHA evaluates compliance with
its electrical safety regulations, OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA
1926 Subpart K, using the comprehensive information in NFPA 70E
. While OSHA tells you what to do to avoid electrical dangers,
this vital Standard tells you how .
Changes and updates in the 2004
edition help reduce risks and accidents:
- New requirement for a signed
authorization for energized electrical work
- New language concerning multi-employer
relationships requires all contractors on a project to be aware
of hazards, PPE, safe work practices, and emergency evacuation
procedures.
- Installation requirements correlate
with the 2002 National Electrical Code ® .
- New and revised definitions
clarify electrical safety issues such as arc rating, incident
energy, and restricted approach boundary.
- Updated PPE requirements reflect
the latest technology.
- Organized like the NEC ®
, this edition's format and organization save time and help eliminate
errors!
- The discussion of Safety Related
Work Practices has been moved to Chapter 1, to emphasize the
topic's importance.
- Chapter 1 has been totally reorganized,
with all related provisions grouped together in logical progression.
- Two cross-references let you
easily compare provisions in the 2004 and 2000 editions.
- New Annexes for a Sample Energized
Work Permit, General Categories of Electrical Hazards, and a
Sample Job Briefing Form, plus an updated Sample Arc Flash Calculations
Annex, help you work smarter.
Avoid costly accidents and meet
OSHA mandates by putting the 2004 NFPA 70E to work. (Softbound,
144 pp., 2004)
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