The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast · Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

Episode 285 - Dr. Drew Hinton and NFPA 70E Training

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Why do companies avoid buying the NFPA 70E standard, risking electrical safety gaps?
Dr. Drew Hinton discusses NFPA 70E electrical safety standards, covering common misunderstandings, the importance of hands-on training for qualified personnel, and practical challenges like PPE selection and energized work permits. The conversation emphasizes moving beyond OSHA minimums to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

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A plainspoken look at NFPA 70E, contractor risk, and the gap between paperwork and actual field readiness.

Episode 285 stays on NFPA 70E, but the most useful part is the practical detail around tracing power, isolating equipment, and spotting what can go wrong when a crew arrives without knowing the site history. Dr.

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For when you want a grounded reset on NFPA 70E and the messy realities of real-site electrical work.

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