Which statement is true about NFPA 70E?

• A. It does not specify PPE requirements
• B. It establishes safe work practices, PPE requirements, and procedures to protect workers from electrical hazards
• C. It only applies to factories
• D. It is optional for employers

Answer: (B)

NFPA 70E is a standard that provides comprehensive guidance for electrical safety in the workplace. It sets up safe work practices, defines what PPE is required for different electrical hazards, and outlines the procedures needed to protect workers from those hazards. This means the standard goes beyond just telling you to wear PPE; it includes how to plan, isolate energy, de-energize equipment, perform risk assessments, and implement controls to minimize exposure to electric hazards.

That makes the statement true: NFPA 70E establishes safe work practices, PPE requirements, and procedures to protect workers from electrical hazards. It isn’t limited to PPE alone, it isn’t restricted to factories, and it isn’t optional for employers—regulatory bodies often rely on it to enforce safe electrical work practices.