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Course Name Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021)

Credit Hours 4 Hours

Course Description This course equips electricians and other workers exposed
to electrical hazards with knowledge needed to apply safety
requirements from the NFPA 70E. We start by detailing the
arrangement, scope, and purpose of the document, as well
as define common terms. Then, we discuss securing an
electrically safe work condition, lockout/tagout, energized
work, grounding electrical equipment, arc flash and more.
In summary, we clarify NFPA 70E safety practices used in
the electrical industry. This course has no prerequisites.

Learning Outcomes At course completion, participants will:

• Define the purpose, scope, and arrangement of the
NFPA 70E.
• List employer and employee responsibilities for
maintaining compliance with the NFPA 70E.
• Recognize a qualified person on the jobsite.
• List safety requirements for contracted employees on a
jobsite.
• Describe testing and troubleshooting procedures on a
jobsite.
• Explain how to perform visual inspections of testing
tools and equipment.
• Explain equipment handling and storage procedures.
• Recognize danger when working with equipment in wet
and conductive areas.
• Describe required GFCI and AFCI protection.
• Explain lockout/tagout procedures.
• List the eight steps for verifying an electrically safe
working condition.
• Explain the requirements for working on energized
conductors, circuit parts, and equipment.
• Define an arc-flash.
• Describe an arc-flash assessment.
• Define personal protective equipment (PPE).
• List types of PPE for head, hands, feet, and body
protection.
• Describe an arc-flash boundary.
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• Define “maintenance” per the NFPA 70E.

• Identify dangers surrounding overhead lines.
• Explain the need for protection of open wiring.
• Describe hazardous (classified) locations.
• Describe safe conduct around batteries.
• Define the term “special equipment”.
• Explain safety requirements for storage battery voltages
above 50 volts.
• List safety-related work requirements for research and
development labs.
• Discuss the danger associated with capacitors.
• Recognize a NFPA Annex.

Course Timed Syllabus Attached

Method of Presentation This online course uses text and graphics. Multiple choice
questions are used to test how well the student understands
the material. Each answer choice has a response which tells
the student whether the selected answer is correct or not. A
running score is displayed so each person can track their
progress through the class.

Schedule and Location This course may be taken at any time at

www.JadeLearning.com. The student may sign in and out
of the course as many times as needed to complete the
course.

Attendance Verification This course uses personal identification questions to verify

attendance. A set of five simple personal ID questions are
asked of a licensee before they start a course and then
again, randomly, throughout the course (at least one
question is asked every 30 minutes). All questions have
four preset answer choices. The licensee must answer in the
same way as they did at the start of the course to be able to
continue training.

This course employs an inactivity timer, which will

automatically log a licensee out of the training if the system
does not sense a mouse click within 30 minutes. At the end
of the course, the licensee must affirm their name, that they
are the one who completed the course, and verify that their
registration information is correct.

Method of Evaluation The licensee must complete all 50 multiple choice

questions with a score of at least 75% in order to get credit
for the course. Question choices are randomized, so each
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participant will have a unique testing experience. The

course is also timed; participants will not get credit until
they spend at least 200 active minutes in the course. Lastly,
this course is set up to allow users to go back through the
section questions and re-answer questions while they meet
the time requirement.

Online Review Access To review this course, go to www.JadeLearning.com. Click

on the orange Login button on the top right and sign into
the learning system using the login information below.

Username: UTEtester
Password: UTEtester

Instructor(s) Jerry Durham

Cost $55.00
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Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2021) Timed Syllabus

Section Title Questions Minutes

NFPA 70E-2021 Sections 90.1, 90.2
Introduce electricians to the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety
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in the Workplace. Discuss the purpose of this document, along with
who and what is covered by this NFPA Standard.
NFPA 70E-2021 Sections 90.3, 90.4
Examine how the NFPA 70E Standard is arranged and the purpose of
2 the included informative annexes. Review mandatory rules versus 1 4
permissive rules, along with explanatory materials found in this
document.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 100
Introduce 70E terms and definitions to establish consistency across
3 1 4
NFPA 70E Articles. Article 100 definitions allows for the uniform
application of requirements from the 70E Standard.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 105.3
4 Review both employer and employee responsibilities for 1 4
implementing safe workplace practices and procedures.
NFPA 70E-2021 Sections 110.1 - 110.4
Discuss the first priority when implementing safety-related work
practices. Determine what is required for electrical conductors and
5 circuit parts to be considered in an electrically safe working condition 1 4
while discussing the increased risk of performing energized work.
Identify what the NFPA declares must be demonstrated by the
employer if energized work is to be performed.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 110.5
Outline the employer's responsibility toward implementing an electrical
safety program that directs employee activity appropriate to the risk
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associated with electrical hazards on the job. Understand the NFPA
Hierarchy of Risk Control Methods—always preferring to eliminate risk over
safeguarding against it.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 110.6
Understand the importance of training requirements and who the
requirements apply to. What is a Qualified Person? Retraining
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requirements. Types of training including lockout/tagout training and
emergency response training. Training verification and
documentation.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 110.7
Host employer and contract employer responsibilities toward safety on
8 the jobsite: Hosting employers must notify contract employers of any 1 4
hazards on the job site if hazards are covered in the NFPA 70E
Standard and relate to the contract employer's work.
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NFPA 70E-2021 Section 110.8

Testing and troubleshooting procedures performed by qualified
9 persons. Instruments and equipment used for testing and 1 4
troubleshooting electrical equipment. Visual inspections and repair of
testing tools and equipment.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 110.9 (A) and (B)
Understanding the responsibilities associated with cord- and plug-
connected equipment, including cord- and plug-connected test
10 instruments and extension cord sets. Equipment handling and storage. 1 4
The requirements for equipment grounding, as well as proper
grounding connections to be provided wherever grounding-type
equipment is utilized.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 110.9 (C) - (F)
Performing visual inspections and repair of portable cord- and plug-
connected equipment and cord sets. Working with cord- and plug-
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connected equipment in conductive and wet locations. Connecting
attachment plugs and following portable equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 110.10
What is Ground-Fault Circuit-Interruptor (GFCI) protection? Does
12 GFCI protection differ from overcurrent protection and arc-fault 1 4
protection? Discuss the operating principles of these protection
devices.
NFPA 70E-2021 Sections 110.10, 110.11, and 110.12
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) protection for employees.
13 Rules against modifying overcurrent protection for circuits and 1 4
conductors, including on a temporary basis. Using equipment
according to manufacturer's instructions.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 120
What does it mean to establish an electrically safe work condition? What are
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some measures that can be taken to achieve this? What are the dangers of
working on energized electrical circuits?
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 120.1
15 What is a lockout/tagout program? What is the employer's 1 4
responsibility toward a lockout/tagout program?
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 120.2
Understanding lockout/tagout principles, including: Employee
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involvement / Procedure / Control of energy / Circuit interlocks /
Control devices / Identification, and coordination.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 120.3
A look at lockout/tagout equipment and equipment requirements, such
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as equipment accepting an isolation lockout device. A look at the
requirements for lockout devices and tagout devices.
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NFPA 70E-2021 Section 120.4 (Simple Procedure)

Understanding lockout/tagout procedure, including: Planning /
Locating energy sources / Identifying persons exposed to electrical
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hazards / The person in charge / Identifying when a simple
lockout/tagout procedure can be applied / Identifying control locations
/ De-energizing equipment (shutdown), and releasing stored energy.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 120.4 (Complex Procedure)
Understanding the complex lockout/tagout procedure. When multiple
19 locations, power sources, working crews, employers, etc. are involved 1 4
and lockout/tagout is required, the complex procedure must be
utilized.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 120.5
Learning to establish and verify an electrically safe work condition:
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eight steps prescribed by the NFPA to verify an electrically safe work
condition. The NFPA requires these steps to be performed in order.
NFPA 70E-2021 Sections 130.1, 130.2, 130.4,
Reinforcing special 70E requirements concerning all work performed
involving electrical hazards. Electrical safety-related work practices
21 must be followed when an electrically safe work condition cannot be 1 4
established. Understanding the requirements for working on energized
electrical conductors and circuit parts when an electrically safe work
condition cannot be established.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.5
What is an arc-flash? What is an arc-flash risk assessment? What is
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PPE? Equipment labeling requirements for equipment likely to be
serviced while energized.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.7 (A),(B), and (C)(1 - 9)
Types of approved PPE including: Head protection. Eye protection.
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Hearing protection. Body protection. Hand and arm protection. Foot
protection.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.7 (C)(10 - 14)
24 Arc-flash protection. Arc-flash suits. Additional arc-flash protective 1 4
equipment.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.7 Tables
25 Understanding the arc-flash PPE categories and arc-flash boundaries 1 4
around equipment.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.7 (D)
Other types of protective equipment for performing work inside the
26 restricted approach boundaries, such as insulated tools and equipment. 1 4
Understanding barrier requirements around exposed, energized
electrical conductors and circuit parts.
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NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.7 (E)

Approved alerting techniques such as safety signs for dangerous areas,
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and tags for dangerous equipment. Other approved alerting means
such as barricades and attendants stationed to provide warning.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.8 (A) - (D)
Other precautions to be taken during personnel activity, such as
staying aware of your surroundings. Functioning without impairment.
28 Staying aware of changes in the job or task. Illumination anywhere 1 4
that electrical hazards exist, and not reaching blindly into unseen
spaces. Avoid working with an obstructed view and while wearing
conductive articles.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.8 (E) - (N)
Additional precautions to be taken during personnel activities include
limiting the use of conductive tools and materials. Understanding
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confined and enclosed spaces, and clear spaces. Working around doors
and hinged panels. General housekeeping duties. Use of flammable
materials and safety interlocks.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 130.9 - 130.12
Precautions when working within the limited approach boundaries and
arc-flash boundaries around overhead lines. De-energizing or guarding
30 contact with overhead lines. Approach distances surrounding overhead 1 4
lines for unqualified persons. Vehicular and mechanical equipment
near overhead lines. Underground electrical lines and cutting, drilling,
removing, or rerouting these conductors.
NFPA 70E-2021 Section 200.1 (1),(2), and (3)
Introducing safety-related maintenance and maintenance requirements
31 for electrical equipment and installations when maintenance is directly 1 4
associated with employee safety in the workplace. What type of
electrical work does the 70E Standard consider maintenance?
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 205
Who is a qualified person for performing maintenance? Adhering to
the manufacturer's suggested maintenance for electrical equipment.
Maintenance of overcurrent devices, work spaces around equipment,
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enclosures that guard against and protect electrical conductors
including for grounding and bonding. Maintaining indicators such as
signs and equipment identification placards. Maintaining cords and
cables.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 210
Maintaining electrical enclosures to reduce electrical hazards.
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Maintaining area enclosures that guard from hazards. Maintaining
conductors, conductor insulation, and their protective devices.
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NFPA 70E-2021 Article 215

Requirements for covers that serve to protect electrical wiring system
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components. The protection of open wiring. Maintaining raceways and
cable trays that provide protection for conductors.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 220
Addressing the protection of controller devices. Including any
35 electrical equipment that governs the starting, stopping, direction of 1 4
motion, acceleration, and speed of rotating equipment, or any other
power utilization apparatus in the workplace.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 225
Maintaining fuses, fuse clips, and fuse holders. Molded-case circuit
36 breaker maintenance, including case integrity, operating handles, and 1 4
termination screws. Performing circuit breaker testing after electrical
faults.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 230
For rotating equipment, terminal boxes, terminal chambers, and
37 enclosures shall be maintained to guard against unintentional contact 1 4
with exposed energized conductors and circuit parts and other
electrical hazards.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 235
Understanding hazardous (classified) locations and maintenance
38 requirements for hazardous (classified) locations. Introduction to the 1 4
70E criteria for maintaining equipment and installations in hazardous
locations.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 240
Safe conduct around batteries and battery rooms including observing
ventilation requirements and eye and body wash station requirements.
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When battery system designs require ventilation, the ventilation
systems must be provided and maintained. Eye and body wash
apparatus must be maintained.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 245
Understanding maintenance requirements for portable electric tools
and equipment. Maintenance extends to attachment plugs, receptacles,
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cover plates, and cord connectors for this equipment. All of these must
be maintained according to the requirements found in Section 245.1 of
the 70E Standard.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 250
Maintenance requirements for protective equipment contributing to
personal safety must be adhered to. Section 250.1 of the 70E Standard
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acknowledges 14 equipment types that must be maintained in a safe
working condition. Inspection and testing of protective equipment and
protective tools must be performed.
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NFPA 70E-2021 Article 300

Requirements for employers to provide safety-related work practices
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and employee training for any special electrical equipment in the
workplace.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 310
Requirements for employers to provide safety-related work practices
around electrolytic cells. Safety-related work practices include
43 understanding hazards associated with electrical energy from cells. 1 4
Employee training. Qualified and unqualified persons. Safeguarding of
employees in the cell line working zone. Arc flash assessment for cell
areas. PPE for cell areas.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 320
44 Electrical safety requirements for safeguarding employees working 1 4
with exposed stationary storage batteries exceeding 50 volts.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 330
Requirements for employers to provide safety-related work practices
45 for maintaining lasers and associated equipment. Defining terms 1 4
associated with this practice. Personnel to be trained. Energized
electrical testing. Required warning signs and labels.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 340
Recognizing the hazards associated with power electronic equipment.
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Identifying specific employer and employee responsibilities for these
work environments.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 350
Understanding safety-related work requirements for research and
development laboratories. Identifying specific measures and controls
47 1 4
for personnel safety. Personnel protection for the safeguarding of
employees while exposed to electrical hazards associated with
research and development laboratories.
NFPA 70E-2021 Article 360
Safety-related requirements for work performed with and around
capacitors. Understanding stored energy hazard thresholds associated
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with capacitors. Performing risk assessment for working with
capacitors, and establishing electrically safe working conditions
around capacitors.
NFPA 70E-2021 Information Annex A-I
A look at the 70E Informative Annex sections including additional
publications. Limits of approach around energized areas of work.
49 Incident energy and the arc flash boundary calculation methods. 1 4
Typical electrical safety program guidelines, Risk assessment and risk
control principles. Sample lockout/tagout programs. PPE selection.
And job briefing and safety checklist samples.
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NFPA 70E-2021 Information Annex J-R

A look at the remaining 70E Informative Annex sections including a
sample of an energized electrical work permit. The categories of 70E
recognized electrical hazards. Application of safeguards in a cell line
50 working zone. Understanding layering PPE for added protection and 1 4
the total system arc rating. Examples of procedures and policies for
working near overhead electrical lines. General design with safety in
mind. Human performance when it comes to workplace electrical
safety. And suggestions for safely working with capacitors.
Totals: 50 200
Total Required: 200