NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
2025 Edition questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
What are the guidelines for using CPR on a shock victim?
- correct answer Begin CPR as soon as possible after de-energizing the source of shock
Continue CPR until medical assistance arrives
Secure the accident scene
Don't delay rescue procedures
On which three topics are unqualified workers required to receive training under NFPA 70E?
- correct answer Any relevant electrical safety work practices not covered by the NFPA 70E standard
Procedures for protecting them from relevant electrical hazards
Specific hazards associated with electrical energy
NFPA 70E covers guidelines for preventing workplace injuries resulting from electrical hazards.
Which three workplace accidents are examples of these hazards?
- correct answer Electric current passes from ungrounded equipment and then through a workers body,
resulting in serious burns
, Heat generated by an arc fault causes second-degree burns on a worker's face and hands
An arc fault generates a pressure wave that ruptures a worker's eardrums
What are four examples of steps workers should take to verify an electrically safe work condition?
- correct answer Three electrical power sources are identified for a printing press
A worker places a lockout/tagout device on an electric motor's isolation device
The power supply for a large pump is disconnected and the pump's power circuit breaker is opened
A worker checks that a faulty air compressor's medium-voltage circuit breaker has been completely
withdrawn
Which four responsibilities do employees have for ensuring electrical safety?
- correct answer Care for, clean, and maintain PPE
Tell supervisors when PPE is worn or damaged
Wear PPE correctly
Attend training on the correct use and maintenance of PPE
Identify three of the topics that qualified workers are required to cover in training under NFPA 70E
- correct answer Proper use of insulated tools and test equipment
Proper use of insulating and shielding materials
Appropriate use of PPE
2025 Edition questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
What are the guidelines for using CPR on a shock victim?
- correct answer Begin CPR as soon as possible after de-energizing the source of shock
Continue CPR until medical assistance arrives
Secure the accident scene
Don't delay rescue procedures
On which three topics are unqualified workers required to receive training under NFPA 70E?
- correct answer Any relevant electrical safety work practices not covered by the NFPA 70E standard
Procedures for protecting them from relevant electrical hazards
Specific hazards associated with electrical energy
NFPA 70E covers guidelines for preventing workplace injuries resulting from electrical hazards.
Which three workplace accidents are examples of these hazards?
- correct answer Electric current passes from ungrounded equipment and then through a workers body,
resulting in serious burns
, Heat generated by an arc fault causes second-degree burns on a worker's face and hands
An arc fault generates a pressure wave that ruptures a worker's eardrums
What are four examples of steps workers should take to verify an electrically safe work condition?
- correct answer Three electrical power sources are identified for a printing press
A worker places a lockout/tagout device on an electric motor's isolation device
The power supply for a large pump is disconnected and the pump's power circuit breaker is opened
A worker checks that a faulty air compressor's medium-voltage circuit breaker has been completely
withdrawn
Which four responsibilities do employees have for ensuring electrical safety?
- correct answer Care for, clean, and maintain PPE
Tell supervisors when PPE is worn or damaged
Wear PPE correctly
Attend training on the correct use and maintenance of PPE
Identify three of the topics that qualified workers are required to cover in training under NFPA 70E
- correct answer Proper use of insulated tools and test equipment
Proper use of insulating and shielding materials
Appropriate use of PPE
