Electrical II: Safe Work Practices and NFPA 70E

Did you know that energized work is only permitted under certain circumstances? Did you know energized work is only permitted to be performed by a qualified person? Can you identify what must be done to set up the work before energized work is permitted? Did you know all qualified persons performing energized work must be trained a minimum of every three years, and unqualified persons must also receive training where energized work is being performed? This virtual course is for qualified persons (e.g. electricians, technicians, maintenance), as well as supervisors, managers, foremen and safety personnel, to understand the various safe electrical work practices associated with performing energized electrical-work. The goals of this course are to help participants understand, implement and maintain a proper “Safe Electrical Work Practices” program. Discussion will include relevant safety standards under OSHA and NFPA 70E, including the most recent updates under NFPA 70E – 2024. Topics include:

• Nature and hazards of electrical energy
• Understanding “shock” hazards
• Understanding “arc-flash” hazards
• Safe electrical working conditions (i.e. Lock-out/Tag-out)
• Establishing work clearances
• Establishing approach boundaries
• Selection and use of electrical personal protective equipment
• Working around overhead power-lines
• Risk assessment, pre-planning and energized work permits
• Elements of a written “Safe Electrical Work Practices” Program
• Employee training requirements

Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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