NFPA 70E tells you to first identify the hazard (hazard analysis) and then determine the amount of risk (risk assessment). Minimizing risk starts with good design. For example, the risk associated ...

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If electrical equipment must remain energized during servicing and maintenance, NFPA 70E should be consulted to determine flash hazard boundaries as well as required PPE.

According to NFPA 70E, if you work on live equipment operating at 50 volts or more, then you must perform an arc flash hazard assessment. Even if you always deenergize equipment before working on it, ...

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Chapter 1 of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, covers electrical safety-related work practices and procedures [105.1]. These apply where employees are exposed to electrical ...

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Page 3 of 3 NFPA 70E: Performing the Electrical Flash Hazard Analysis Aug 01, 2005 ONJune 11, 1999, an electrician was troubleshooting the emergency power system. After testing the transfer panel ...