NFPA 70E 2027: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

About This Course

NFPA 70E is a standard for electrical safety in the workplace published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The 2027 edition is the current version and replaces the 2024 edition.

Key updates include an additional trained-person requirement for certain energized work, stricter arc-rated PPE verification, expanded requirements for DC equipment and battery systems, and new coverage for electrical double layer capacitors (EDLCs).

NFPA 70E calls for retraining at intervals of no more than three years, as well as when certain changes in job duties, equipment, or work practices occur. This is an overview-level NFPA 70E training intended to build electrical safety awareness, not a certification course for qualified electrical workers. 

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Important Information About NFPA 70E References

This course explains the practical application of the requirements contained in NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. It is intended to support learning and workplace compliance but does not replace the official NFPA 70E standard. 

To respect copyright restrictions, this course does not reproduce all tables, figures, or explanatory notes from the standard. Where appropriate, references are provided to specific NFPA 70E sections and tables. Learners and employers should consult the current edition of NFPA 70E for the complete regulatory text, tables, figures, and additional guidance. 

If you do not have access to the current edition of NFPA 70E, consider obtaining a licensed copy from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or through your employer's safety program.

Who Should Take NFPA 70E 2027 Training?

NFPA 70E 2027 training serves several groups of workers, each with a different level of exposure to electrical hazards. The course content adjusts to fit what each group needs to know to stay safe on the job.

Electricians, Technicians and Contractors

Electricians, technicians, and contractors who install, maintain, or troubleshoot energized equipment need a strong grasp of NFPA 70E requirements. This course covers the knowledge portion of that training, including hazard recognition, PPE selection, and safe work practices. Your employer still provides hands-on training on your specific equipment and decides whether you meet the criteria for qualified person status.

Maintenance, HVAC and Operations Staff

Facility maintenance workers, HVAC technicians, laborers, and equipment operators often work near energized equipment without performing electrical tasks directly. This course gives this group complete awareness-level training. It helps them recognize electrical hazards and understand the boundaries and precautions that keep them safe.

Supervisors and Safety Managers

Supervisors, EHS managers, and safety coordinators who oversee electrical work or run risk assessments benefit from this course too. It is not a credential for performing electrical tasks. Instead, it helps you apply NFPA 70E requirements across your team and support a stronger electrical safety program.

What You'll Learn in the NFPA 70E 2027 Course

This course starts by explaining the relationship between OSHA and NFPA 70E. OSHA does not require NFPA 70E by name, but it does require electrical safety training. 

From there, the course moves through the standard's core topics. You will learn how to establish an electrically safe work condition, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and identify shock and arc flash boundaries. You will also cover personal protective equipment selection, safety-related maintenance requirements, and safety requirements for special equipment. This includes direct current systems, batteries, electrical double layer capacitors, and photovoltaic systems.

This course takes about 4 hours to complete. It is self-paced, so you can start and stop as your schedule allows. A final exam follows the lessons, and you will receive a certificate of completion once you pass.