Is NFPA 70E the Law (Yes, and No)?

Updated March 2024

One of the questions most frequently asked about electrical safety training relates to whether employers are legally obligated to offer NFPA 70E® training.

While NFPA 70E training is NOT required by law except for contractors to the Department of Energy [10CFR 851.23(a)(14)], meeting OSHA requirements for electrical safety training IS required by law.

OSHA has several federal regulations about electrical safety in the workplace, and employers who fail to meet them are subject to citations, fines and penalties. NFPA 70E helps employers meet the performance requirements of the OSHA standards for electrical safety.

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