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Making the right decisions when working with electricity calls for an in-depth understanding of the risks and rules. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standard is the industry-defining guide that protects workers against lethal electrical hazards like arc flashes and high-voltage currents. There's no substitute for live training when it comes to mastering the life-and-death regulations it contains.

Our virtual instructor-led NFPA 70E course offers real-world, expert-driven electrical safety training for high-risk environments. Over two days of live sessions, you will learn how to apply NFPA 70E principles in real work scenarios — not just understand the basics. Connect with an industry veteran to ask questions, explore practical scenarios and prepare to meet regulatory standards as a qualified electrical worker.

This certification-level, job-ready course is available 100% online in live virtual sessions accessible from any internet-connected device.

NFPA 70E Virtual Instructor-Led Training Course Details

Training Standards

Satisfies Training Standards for:

NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S

Workers

Designed for:

Qualified Persons and Others Who Work on or near Energized Equipment

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Format:

Live Instructor-Led Classes — 100% Online

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Provides:

Digital Certificate of Completion

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Benefits of Online Education

Our online NFPA 70E training course offers the perfect combination of regulatory depth and convenience, including:

  • Live, expert-led training sessions on your schedule — you pick the time
  • Includes real-world case studies, hazard demonstrations and interactive exercises
  • No tests — guaranteed to pass
  • Meets regulatory compliance standards for qualified electrical workers
  • Available as private group training — bring the training to your team

Who Needs This Course?

This program is designed for personnel with direct electrical safety responsibilities, ranging from licensed electricians to environmental health and safety (EHS) planners. This teacher-led course contains approximately 16 hours of NFPA 70E-compliant regulatory insights that can be completed entirely online.

The course is designed for qualified persons or other workers with frequent exposure to electrical hazards. This may include:

  • Electricians
  • Maintenance technicians
  • EHS professionals
  • Operations supervisors and site managers
  • Mechanics
  • Facilities engineers
  • Commissioning personnel
  • Electrical contractors
  • Other technical workers

This training is appropriate for anyone who needs comprehensive safety training to work on electrical equipment connected to a power source.

Learning Objectives

Students learn to reduce safety risks and legal liability by mastering key OSHA and NFPA regulatory standards for electrical systems and energized components.

By the time you finish this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and requirements of NFPA 70E and its relationship to OSHA regulations.
  • Identify shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards and their common causes.
  • Conduct electrical risk assessments and determine appropriate hazard control methods.
  • Select and use proper arc-rated PPE based on equipment labels and job tasks.
  • Interpret arc flash labels, one-line diagrams and analysis reports.
  • Establish electrically safe work conditions using lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Complete energized electrical work permits accurately and appropriately.
  • Apply safety-related work and maintenance practices for electrical equipment and systems.

Testing Requirements

This class focuses on practical, applied learning and does not include any formal quizzes or tests. There is no final exam for this course. Students who complete all class sessions are guaranteed to pass.

Course Outline

This live online training course is divided into eight lesson modules taught over two days by professionals with deep electrical safety expertise. Lessons cover the full scope of NFPA 70E standards, including arc flashes, shock hazards, PPE selection and use, lockout/tagout procedures, energized work permits and electrical safety program development.

You can find a full outline of each module below.

Module 1: Electrical Safety and the Qualified Electrical Worker

Topics covered in Module 1 include:

  • Responsibilities and requirements of a qualified electrical worker
  • Who sets electrical safety standards: NFPA 70E and others
  • OSHA's role in electrical safety regulation
  • Building an electrical safety culture

Module 2: Understanding Electrical Hazards

Topics covered in Module 2 include:

  • Severity of electrical injuries with case study examples
  • Shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards
  • Primary causes of arc flash incidents
  • Identifying electrical hazards and introduction to GFCIs

Module 3: Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation

Topics covered in Module 3 include:

  • Ratings of arc-rated PPE and selection basics
  • Importance of grounding systems
  • Risk assessment procedures
  • Emergency response considerations

Module 4: Safety-Related Work Practices

Topics covered in Module 4 include:

  • Overview of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA 70E requirements
  • Safe operation of electrical meters and equipment categories
  • Establishing electrically safe work conditions
  • Working on or near energized parts and determining approach distances

Module 5: Arc Flash Analysis & Documentation

Topics covered in Module 5 include:

  • Completing energized electrical work permits
  • Understanding an arc flash analysis
  • Interpreting arc flash hazard warning labels
  • Reading arc flash one line diagrams

Module 6: Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements

Topics covered in Module 6 include:

  • General maintenance requirements
  • Common electrical equipment and premises wiring
  • Circuit breakers, fuses and rotating equipment
  • Hazardous locations, batteries and portable tools

Module 7: Requirements for Special Equipment

Topics covered in Module 7 include:

  • Electrolytic cells and specialized electrical components
  • Batteries and battery room safety
  • Lasers and power electronic equipment
  • Unique hazards and mitigation strategies

Module 8: Electrical Safety Program Development

Topics covered in Module 8 include:

  • Planning and implementing an electrical safety program
  • Training and qualification requirements
  • Interpreting arc flash analysis reports and defining PPE requirements
  • Documentation and recordkeeping essentials

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete this course?

Sessions last over two calendar days. Students must attend all lessons to pass the class and earn a Certificate of Completion. Each day consists of approximately eight total hours of formal instruction from a live industry expert.

What do I get at the end of the course?

If you attend all course sessions and complete all eight lesson modules, you will receive a Certificate of Completion demonstrating your understanding of the detailed electrical safety standards found in NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.

Is this course approved by the National Fire Protection Association?

Neither the National Fire Protection Association nor the Occupational Safety and Health Administration approve, endorse or certify educational programs or individuals. This in-depth compliance program includes only content aligned with NFPA standards and OSHA regulations.

Is this course designed for qualified or unqualified electrical workers?

This comprehensive program is appropriate for electricians, technical staff, engineers, maintenance personnel and others working with or near energized electrical systems. Lessons meet all applicable industry standards and comply with all training requirements for qualified persons.

For a general understanding of electrical hazards and safety requirements, enroll in our Self-Paced Online NFPA 70E course, instead.

Can I use this course to train my team?

Yes. Our business tools make it easy for employers, managers and supervisors to purchase training for teams of all sizes. You can purchase as many training programs as you need to meet compliance requirements across worksites and job functions.

This expert-taught electrical compliance course can even be purchased as a private group session to better serve your team's needs.

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