Who is considered a 'Qualified Person' under NFPA 70E?

• A. An individual who has the knowledge and training to identify hazards, select appropriate PPE, and perform tasks around hazardous electrical energy
• B. Anyone who has completed a basic electrical course
• C. Maintenance staff only
• D. A project manager

Answer: (A)

Qualified Person means someone who has received electrical safety training and demonstrated the knowledge and skills to identify hazards and work safely around energized electrical equipment. This includes knowing how to select the right PPE and how to perform tasks around hazardous electrical energy in a way that protects themselves and others. The description that emphasizes knowledge, training, and the ability to identify hazards plus choose appropriate PPE matches NFPA 70E’s definition exactly. Other profiles, like those with only a basic course, or maintenance staff or a project manager without demonstrated competency, do not meet this standard because they haven’t shown the necessary ability to recognize hazards and implement the proper protective measures around electrical energy.