NFPA70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM TEMPLATE A National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Electrical Safety Program (ESP) is a documented set of policies, procedures, and controls required under NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Consistent with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303-399, it protects workers from arc flash, electric shock, and electrocution. This template walks through each required component of an NFPA 70E-compliant ESP, from awareness and safety planning to program evaluation, so you can build, document, and maintain a program that keeps workers safe and satisfies OSHA requirements. 01 NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM An NFPA 70E ESP provides a clear framework for managing electrical risk by: Meeting OSHA's requirement for a written, documented electrical safety program Giving workers step-by-step procedures before approaching energized equipment Reducing arc flash and shock incidents through defined, repeatable controls Keeping your facility ready for OSHA inspections and incident investigations Establishing consistent safe-work practices across every electrical task and crew Building shared accountability for safety between employers and employees This Template Is Suitable For EHS managers and safety officers building or updating an electrical safety program Plant electricians and maintenance workers who need documented, task-specific procedures Facility managers responsible for electrical compliance and equipment inspection Safety directors at industrial, manufacturing, construction, or commercial facilities Contractors and contract employees performing electrical work on-site Organizations required to comply with NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. 02 NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM TEMPLATE Field Response SECTION 1: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SCOPE Organization name Program title Program owner / administrator Backup contact Effective date Review cycle Facilities and locations covered Equipment types covered Personnel covered OSHA standard reference OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303-399 Complete the fields below to establish ownership, document scope, and set your program review schedule. NFPA requires periodic reviews at least annually. List all facilities, equipment categories, and worker types within scope. Complete each field in the Response column. Your review cycle should be annual at minimum. List all facilities, equipment categories, and worker types within scope. The OSHA Standard Reference row confirms alignment with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303-399. NFPA 70E defines how to meet those performance-based requirements. 03 # Principle Statement SECTION 2: ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRINCIPLES 1 Every electrical conductor or circuit part is considered energized until proved otherwise. 2 Plan every job before work begins. Complete a job briefing and job safety plan. 3 De-energize all conductors and circuit parts before working on them. This is always the first priority. 4 Identify, isolate, and lock out every energy source before work begins. 5 Use only the right tools and PPE for every task. Don't improvise. 6 Work only within your qualified training and authorized scope. 7 Inspect electrical equipment before use. Report defects immediately. 8 Never bypass or defeat electrical safety devices, guards, or interlocks. 9 10 Principles are the broad guiding statements for how electrical safety is managed at your facility. NFPA 70E Informative Annex E lists 10 typical principles. Edit or add below to match your site. Review the eight principles below, which are based on NFPA 70E Informative Annex E. Edit any principle to reflect your facility's practices. Add site-specific principles in rows 9 and 10.