Arc Flash Risk Assessment + NFPA 70E Program Template
The complete NFPA 70E-2024 compliance package: written electrical safety program, arc flash risk assessment methodology, energized electrical work permit (EEWP), and PPE selection matrix.
When this template is required
Required for any employer whose employees work on or near energized electrical equipment. NFPA 70E is the consensus standard; OSHA enforces compliance via 29 CFR 1910.331-335 and the General Duty Clause.
Why this template
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Complete NFPA 70E-2024 package
Not just the risk assessment — the full package: written program, risk assessment, EEWP, PPE selection. Each element is required under NFPA 70E and the package covers all of them.
PPE Category-based selection matrix
NFPA 70E uses PPE Categories 1-4 based on incident energy. The matrix walks through equipment scenarios and identifies the right PPE Category for each.
2024 edition (current)
NFPA 70E-2024 has significant changes from the 2021 edition — particularly around risk assessment methodology and PPE selection. The template is built to 2024; includes the changes-from-2021 reference.
What you receive
- NFPA 70E written electrical safety program (Word .docx)
- Arc Flash Risk Assessment template and methodology
- Shock Risk Assessment template
- Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) form
- PPE selection matrix template — blank, with the parameter, source and edition fields to complete it from Table 130.7(C)(15)(c) of the NFPA 70E edition in force (the copyrighted table is not reproduced)
- Equipment labeling SOP (Article 130.5)
- Qualified Person designation and training requirements
- Electrical safety audit checklist
- Reference: NFPA 70E-2024 vs. 2021 changes
How you get it
This document is written and reviewed against the standard it cites, and it is ready now. The download link is emailed as soon as your payment clears.
Revisions included — if something about your operation changes what the document should say, reply to the delivery email and we will amend it.
Who buys this
- Industrial maintenance teams working on energized equipment
- Electrical contractors doing service and repair work
- Facility maintenance with electrical service work
- Utility and substation contractors
- Manufacturing facilities with high-voltage equipment
Frequently asked
Is NFPA 70E mandatory?
NFPA 70E itself is a consensus standard, not federal law. However, OSHA enforces electrical safety through 29 CFR 1910.331-335 and the General Duty Clause, and OSHA has stated in multiple Letters of Interpretation that NFPA 70E represents an industry best practice. In practice, employers who don't follow NFPA 70E are routinely cited under the General Duty Clause when electrical incidents occur. Many state OSHA programs explicitly reference NFPA 70E.
What is an arc flash risk assessment?
Per NFPA 70E §130.5, an arc flash risk assessment evaluates the likelihood and severity of an arc flash incident on specific electrical equipment. The output is the incident energy (cal/cm²) and the PPE Category required for any work on energized equipment. The risk assessment must be documented in writing and the equipment must be labeled with the results.
What's an Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP)?
Per NFPA 70E §130.2, work on energized electrical equipment above 50 volts requires a documented justification — typically via an EEWP. The permit documents that de-energizing the equipment isn't feasible, identifies the qualified persons doing the work, lists the PPE required, and is signed by management. The template includes the EEWP form.
Do I need to do an arc flash study?
Two approaches: (1) IEEE 1584 incident energy calculation — engineering analysis using equipment data; (2) NFPA 70E Table 130.7(C)(15)(c) — task-based PPE Category lookup. Most facilities use Approach 2 for routine work and Approach 1 for high-voltage equipment. The template supports both approaches; Approach 1 requires additional engineering analysis (typically by an electrical engineer).
What changed in NFPA 70E-2024?
Several updates from the 2021 edition: revised risk assessment methodology (Article 130.5 reorganized); updated PPE Category tables; clarified Qualified Person training requirements; updated Article 130.7 PPE requirements. The template is built to the 2024 edition and includes a changes-from-2021 reference.