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spaces, storage facilities, vehicle storage, mechanical workshops, and leisure fa- cilities, which are separate from the main parts of power generation stations, substa- tions, or control hubs.
■ Systems that provide electrical power to vessels and boats at docks and shipyards, including the surveillance of electric leakage.
■ Systems designed for transferring electric power from vehicles to the electri- cal system of a building or for the two-way flow of electric current.
And, for example, it does not apply to:
■ Electrical setups within vessels, boats (excluding floating structures), trains, air- planes, or motor vehicles (excluding mo- bile homes and RVs)
■ Electrical systems situated beneath the earth’s surface in mining operations and on machinery used in surface mining that is self-propelled, along with its associ- ated electrical trailing cables.
■ Electrical infrastructures within railway systems dedicated to the creation, conversion, conveyance, storage, or distri- bution of energy solely for the propulsion of trains
■ Telecom equipment setups that are strictly managed by telecommunications service providers
■ Electrical configurations strictly managed by an electric utility company, ap- plicable to specific installations under the utility’s direct control
Conclusion
Electrical safety represents a joint commit- ment from both employers and employees. It transcends the notion of being solely an employer’s duty; safeguarding employees
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against electrical hazards necessitates a synergistic approach from the workforce and the management. Employers are tasked with establishing an Electrical Safety Pro- gram (ESP) to which employees must adhere. This includes applying the ESP’s guidelines, training for safe task execution, and utilizing the appropriate tools and safety gear. The essence of NFPA 70E ex- tends beyond mere post-incident employer actions—it’s about proactively averting injuries. While an employer’s ESP lays the groundwork, an employee’s engagement
with their electrical safety practices plays a pivotal role in their protection.
As usual, the complete 2024 NFPA 70E standard12 should always be consulted for the full and offifficial changes. A limited free version is available13, but requires account creation. Public input also drives future revisions. The deadline to submit ideas for the 2027 edition is June 4, 2024.
Xavier Alcaraz, MSPH, CIH, CSP, is the Managing Principal and Health, Safety & Well-being Practice Director at BSI.
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