Date: December 7 and 8, 2026 (must attend each session)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Duration: 16 Clock Hours (Two 8-Hour Sessions)
Location: State Fair Community College | Sedalia Campus | in-person
Instructor: Jerry Lickteig
Registration Deadline: November 27, 2026
Cost: $899 per participant
Category: Safety and Compliance
Prerequisites: None
Training Description
NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize, evaluate, and control electrical hazards in industrial and commercial environments. Based on the latest edition of NFPA 70E, this comprehensive training emphasizes electrical safety principles, hazard identification, risk assessment, safe work practices, and OSHA compliance.
Participants will learn how to protect themselves and others from electrical hazards by applying proper planning, establishing electrically safe work conditions, selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), understanding arc flash and shock hazards, and implementing lockout/tagout procedures. Through instructor-led discussions, case studies, and practical examples, participants will gain the confidence to make safer decisions while working on or around energized electrical equipment.
Upon successful completion, participants will understand the responsibilities of employers and employees under NFPA 70E and be prepared to contribute to a safer workplace.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and scope of NFPA 70E and its relationship to OSHA regulations.
- Recognize common electrical hazards, including shock, arc flash, and arc blast hazards.
- Apply electrical hazard risk assessment procedures.
- Establish an Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC).
- Identify when energized work is permitted and understand required documentation.
- Select and inspect appropriate arc-rated personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Interpret arc flash labels and equipment markings.
- Apply lockout/tagout procedures to control hazardous energy.
- Understand approach boundaries and shock protection requirements.
- Develop safe work practices that reduce electrical incidents and injuries.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Electrical Safety
- OSHA electrical safety requirements
- Purpose and scope of NFPA 70E
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Why electrical safety matters
- Recent electrical incident case studies
Module 2: Understanding Electrical Hazards
- Shock hazards
- Arc flash hazards
- Arc blast hazards
- Burns and secondary injuries
- Incident energy concepts
- Human body response to electricity
- Common causes of electrical accidents
Module 3: Risk Assessment Procedures
- Identifying electrical hazards
- Risk assessment process
- Hazard elimination hierarchy
- Risk control methods
- Determining likelihood and severity
- Job Safety Planning
- Job Briefings
Module 4: Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC)
- Lockout/Tagout review
- Verifying absence of voltage
- Temporary protective grounding
- Releasing stored energy
- Safe isolation procedures
- Practical demonstrations
- Hands-on discussions
Module 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Arc-rated clothing
- Voltage-rated gloves
- Face shields
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Foot protection
- PPE inspection
- PPE care and maintenance
Module 6: Shock and Arc Flash Protection Boundaries
- Limited Approach Boundary
- Restricted Approach Boundary
- Arc Flash Boundary
- Reading equipment labels
- Incident energy analysis
- PPE Category method
- Practical examples
Module 7: Safe Electrical Work Practices
- Energized Electrical Work Permits
- Working on energized equipment
- Test instruments
- Portable electrical equipment
- Extension cords
- Temporary wiring
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
- Housekeeping around electrical equipment
Module 8: Applying NFPA 70E in the Workplace
- Electrical safety programs
- Responsibilities of qualified persons
- Responsibilities of unqualified persons
- Contractor safety considerations
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Incident investigations
- Best practices for maintaining compliance
- Course review
- Final knowledge assessment
- Questions and discussion
Instructional Methods
- Instructor-led presentations
- Real-world electrical incident case studies
- Interactive classroom discussions
- Knowledge checks
- Final assessment
Materials Provided
- Electrical safety reference materials
- Hazard assessment worksheets
- Certificate of completion
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for electricians, industrial maintenance technicians, controls technicians, engineers, maintenance supervisors, production supervisors, safety professionals, contractors, and any employee who works on or around energized electrical equipment or is responsible for electrical safety within their organization.
