Why Worry About NFPA 70E Compliance?

Electrical accidents including Arc Flash can be devastating.  Worker injuries, equipment damage, operation shutdowns, OSHA investigations, citations and more can create extreme financial hardships for any company.  Average financial costs to employers from a single electrical arc flash incident can be several million dollars.

The liability beyond the actual cost of the incident can be additional millions.  Liability settlements are often based on deficiencies in the employer's safety program.  Not knowing about the hazards or requirements will not help your defense. Think about being on a witness stand answering these questions:

      Have you complied with OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements for Electrical Safety?

            When was the last time you trained your employees on these hazards?

            Do you have an effective Electrical Safety Program?

            Have you properly identified the hazards?

            Have you properly labeled the equipment?

            Did you provide the proper PPE?

Each wrong answer will cost you and/or your insurance company plenty.  When you think about the potential cost of these accidents, safety is a real bargain.

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Columbus, Ohio OSHA issues penalties totaling $71,280 as a result of Inspection.

Andover, Mass. OSHA sites Hospital. They are facing $63,000 in proposed fines.

Bluefield, W. Va. OSHA sites US Postal Service. Proposes $287,000 in fines.

Eastanollee, GA OSHA sites Trachte Southeast LLC Penalties more than $85,000.

Chicago, IL OSHA sites Bridgford Foods processing $212,000 for endangering workers.

New Bedford, Mass OSHA sites Michael Bianco Inc. $45,000 in fines

Carlisle, PA OSHA sites Ames True Temper, Proposed penalties $52,800.00.