NFPA 70E: Fundamentals | Electrical Safety in the Workplace | Led by Michael Johnson

This foundational course offers a practical overview of NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, and its alignment with OSHA regulations. Participants will develop a solid understanding of essential electrical safety concepts, code requirements, and compliance expectations without delving into advanced technical applications. Designed for both employers and employees, the program reinforces the principle that electrical safety is a shared responsibility and provides the knowledge needed to support a safer, more compliant workplace.

What You’ll Learn

Attendees will gain confidence in apply NFPA 70E essentials, with focused coverage on:

▪ Electrically safe work conditions and energized work permit process
▪ OSHA requirements when working around energized electrical systems
▪ Hierarchy of risk controls and required risk assessments
▪ Human performance factors affecting electrical safety decisions
▪ Temporary construction power and electrical distribution systems
Additional Value: ICC qualified as .4 CEU’s

Why Attend?

This interactive series goes beyond theory, combining foundational knowledge with practical application to help your team make informed, OSHA compliant decisions about when and how energized work is justified.

Whether you are an employer establishing safety protocols or a worker in the field, this training equips you with the tools to apply NFPA 70E with confidence.

About Michael Johnston

Michael Johnston has shaped the electrical industry’s most critical standards at the highest levels as a retired NECA executive director of codes and standards, former chair of NEC CMP-5, and immediate past chair of the NEC Correlating Committee. He currently leads Roadrunner Technical Services LLC and serves on both the NFPA Standards Council and the UL Electrical Council.

When Michael Johnston speaks on NFPA 70E, the industry listens.