Analysis

Whitepaper addresses changes to electrical safety standard

2nd April 2015
Barney Scott
0

Emerson Network Power has announced the availability of a whitepaper that addresses the recent changes to the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E).

Entitled Understanding 2015 Changes to NFPA 70E, the whitepaper provides an overview of how the required safety and maintenance changes most impact major power users, discusses the challenges to implementing electrical safety programs, and shares best practices for creating an effective programme for electrical power infrastructures.

Building on the safety, training and maintenance requirements of the previous edition, NFPA 70E 2015 became effective August 2014, and requires facility managers to take action to revise and update safety policies. Updates covered in the whitepaper include changes regarding terminology, training requirements, use of engineering analyses, labeling, battery-related risk assessments, and best practices for compliance.

“Electrocution and arc flash incidents kill more than 400 people every year in the United States, and the problem isn’t going away,” said Tom Nation, Vice President and General Manager, Electrical Reliability Services Business, Emerson Network Power. “That’s why the 70E standard is increasingly stringent and updated every three years. Complying is one of the best ways facility managers can protect their employees and equipment while avoiding citations and fines.”

Product Spotlight

Upcoming Events

View all events
Newsletter
Latest global electronics news
© Copyright 2024 Electronic Specifier