NFPA 70E 2012 Edition, titled “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” is available for pre-ordering now at Document Center Inc. This standard provides a methodology for insuring an electrically safe working area and compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.
This new edition of NFPA 70E responds to new information about the effects of arc flash, arc blast, and direct current (dc) hazards, and recent developments in electrical design and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It includes a new shock protection boundary, hazard/risk table, and incident energy calculation for direct current systems. And the revised Article 320 focuses on safe work practices for stationary batteries and battery rooms, such as those used by alternative energy systems.
Training and audit-related revisions impact many companies’ electrical safety programs. The 2012 NFPA 70E explains when the energized work permit (EWP) is required and what it should contain. It also covers emergency procedure instruction on AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators), adds a new three-year maximum interval for employee training and documentation of content, and more.
There’s also new information about implementing NFPA 70E within the framework of ANSI/AIHA Z10 and other health and safety management standards.
NFPA 70E 2012 Edition is scheduled for release in October 2011. You can order your copy now at Document Center’s website, www.document-center.com. Or contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com). We’ll ship as soon as the standard is available.
