Schneider Electric engineering services advocates for compliance to NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, following the OSHA (occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandate to ensure workers have a safe place to work.
Basic compliance to NFPA 70E can be achieved in a six step process
Step One: Develop and Audit Electrical Safe Work Practices Policy
Step Two: Conduct an Arc Flash Risk Assessment to Evaluate the Likelihood on Occurrence and Severity of Arc Flash Hazards
Step Three: Implement strategies to mitigate and control the risk associated with arc flash
Step Four: Conduct Regularly Scheduled Safety Training and Audits for All Electrical Workers
Step Five: Maintain All Electrical Distribution System Components
Step Six: Ensure Adequate Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Proper Tools
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