Introduction to Electrical Safety and the 2012 NFPA 70E® explains how NFPA 70E is used to minimize employee risks from electrical hazards and comply with OSHA. This self-paced online course is the first of six courses covering various aspects of the safety-related work practices and procedures addressed by NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The course begins with an overview of the lessons and instructions on how to navigate the NFPA 70E Online Course training. Then, you’ll learn how the Standard is intended to aid workers and employers in minimizing the risk of employee injuries from electrical hazards and to establish a safer workplace for employees who work on or with electrical equipment. Introduction to Electrical Safety and the 2012 NFPA 70E — Course 1 in the NFPA 70E Online Course Series — consists of three lessons that cover the purpose and scope of the Standard, the nature of electrical hazards, and the general requirements for and elements of an effective electrical safety program.