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6 Fluke Corporation Who sets the rules for electrical testing and safety?
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Electrical safety rules and standards: Who does what
Mandatory
Authority Standard Title Subject or Advisory? Topics Covered Also refers to
OSHA 29 CFR Electrical Electrical Safety Mandatory Design safety standards for electrical systems, NFPA 70E
1910 Subpart S safety-related work practices, safety-related NFPA 70
maintenance requirements and safety ANSI C2-81
requirements for special equipment ANSI C33.27-74
OSHA 29 CFR Personal Protective PPE Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including
1910 Subpart I Equipment face and eye protection, footwear and
insulating gear
NIOSH None
Electrical Safety — Safety Electrical Safety Advisory Electrical Safety guidance for students and
and Health for Electrical apprentices
Trades Student Manual
NFPA 70E** Standard for Electrical Electrical Safety Advisory Safety training, work planning and
Safety in the Workplace procedures, PPE required for specific work
situations, lockout/tagout and more. Specifies
test tools as part of PPE; details test tool
inspection schedules
NFPA 70** National Electrical Code Electrical Safety Mandatory* Electrical installations in buildings, generally
operating at 600 V or less
ANSI/IEEE C2-81** National Electrical Electrical Safety Mandatory* Governs electric utility and heavy industrial
Safety Code installations, often operating in thousands
of volts
ANSI S82.02 Safety requirements for Test tool safety Advisory Handheld probe assemblies and handheld
CSA 22.2-1010.1
electrical equipment for current clamps for electrical measurement
IEC 61010
measurement, control, and test. Establishes four categories of
and laboratory use overvoltage transient hazard
IEEE 1584-2002 Guide for Performing Arc Flash Advisory Determination of arc flash hazard
Arc-Flash Hazard
Calculations
IEEE Color Books 12 titles in series Multiple Advisory Safety and other recommended practices for
electrical work and electrical installations
* Adopted both directly and indirectly in many U.S. and international jurisdictions. ANSI/IEEE C2 is typically adopted by state or local public utility commissions.
** Referenced in OSHA 1910 Subpart S: “The following references provide information which can be helpful in understanding and complying with the requirements
contained in Subpart S:”