- Arc Flash & Electrical Power Training by Jim Phillips
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Retraining in safety-related work practices and applicable changes to NFPA 70E shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years. This time frame is so employees can keep up to date with the triennial revision cycle of this important electrical safety standard.
Jim Phillips, P.E. helps you complete this NFPA 70E requirement by walking you through the major changes to the 2024 Edition of NFPA 70E.
♦ Relocated Definitions
♦ Update Structure for Searchable Format
♦ Adding a Scope to many articles
♦ Global Changes such as adding “Electric” to Shock
♦ Normal Operation 7th condition added – Equipment rated for available fault current
♦ Emergency Response Plan added to Job Safety Planning
♦ 120.5 (B)(2) Clarification regarding “Block or relive stored non-electrical energy devices”
♦ 120.6 “Test each phase conductor at each point of work” added to ESWC
♦ Harmonize Restricted Approach Boundaries with OSHA’s minimum approach distances
♦ 130.5 (B) Clarification that doors do not provide enough protection from an arc flash (unless arc resistant)
♦ 130.5(G) Informational Note provides examples of changes that could affect incident energy
♦ 130.5(G) New text: labels shall be sufficient durability for environment
♦ Table 130.7(C)(15) (b) DC PPE Category Table significantly revised
♦ 320.3(A)(1) New thermal threshold added for battery safety
♦ NEW Informative Annex S – Assessing the Condition of Maintenance
FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Need Continuing Education Credit? Take the online version of the 2024 NFPA 70E Major Changes course and receive 1.0 PDH / 0.1 CEU Credit including Certificate of Completion and Course Transcript.
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