NFPA 70E

National Fire Protection Association 70E, standard for electrical safety in the workplace is a consensus standard approved as an American national standard. Whereas the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code is primarily an installation standard for premise electrical systems, focuses on electrical safety requirements to protect individuals working on or near electrical equipment. This article will discuss some of the key aspects of the 2004 Edition of NFPA 70E, with a focus on safety-related work practices. In addition, this article also presents some of the potential directions for requirements in future editions of NFPA 70E.