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Electrical Safety UK is proud to sponsor a global webinar hosted by internationally recognised expert Jim Phillips, P.E., covering major proposed changes in the 2027 Edition of NFPA 70E.
As electrical systems evolve and operational environments grow more complex, standards for safety management, Arc Flash risk mitigation, and safe working practices are advancing. The upcoming NFPA 70E changes will have significant implications for organisations responsible for electrical infrastructure, maintenance, operational safety, and compliance.
This free live-streamed event will offer valuable insight into the most significant proposed updates and their practical impact.
Topics Due to Be Covered Include:
- Additional person requirements for energised electrical work
- New testing requirements where the absence of voltage testing alone may not be sufficient
- Additional guidance around current testing
- Thermal contact hazard and hand protection requirements
- New battery equipment task guidance below 600 volts
- Incident energy information updates
- Elimination of PPE self-certification
- Major reorganisation of Chapter 3
- New Article 310 covering direct-current (DC) electrical hazards
- New battery risk assessment requirements
- Safety-related work practices for electrical double-layer capacitors
- New photovoltaic system safety guidance
- Updated electrical injury information
- Additional informative annexes and technical guidance
Why This Is Important
The pace of change across electrical infrastructure is accelerating.
Battery energy storage systems, renewable technologies, distributed generation, and advanced electrical installations are reshaping organisational risk. Duty holders face increasing pressure to demonstrate competence, robust safety procedures, and effective risk management.
Understanding standards like NFPA 70E is increasingly important for electrical engineers, safety specialists, facilities teams, operational leaders, and asset owners.
At ESUK, we believe proactive electrical safety management begins with understanding emerging risks and evolving best practice.
Event Details
Wednesday 17 June 2026
4:00pm
Attendance is free.
Register here:
Brainfiller webinar registration
Electrical Safety UK is pleased to support this event with Sicame and looks forward to welcoming attendees from across the electrical safety sector.
