NFPA 70E is a recommendation of more strict procedures for electrical workers as well as anyone who gets in contact with electrical or energized systems. This includes maintenance, HVAC, home contractors and many other professions. It is the employers responsibility to provide proper protective clothing as well as training and explanation of when to use it. Recently OSHA has started using this document as a base for its citations.
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You can obtain a copy of NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety in the Workplace directly from the National Fire Protection Agency.
Electricity Forum provides easy-to-understand explanations
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