Which document is described as protecting electrical workers?

• A. PCP-650
• B. NFPA-70E
• C. NEC
• D. IRRT

Answer: (B)

NFPA 70E is the standard that directly protects electrical workers. It lays out how to identify electrical hazards in the workplace and then specifies the practical steps to control them, including safe work practices, required PPE, and procedures for working on or near live equipment. It provides clear guidance on arc-flash protection, shock protection boundaries, and the level of personal protective equipment needed for different tasks, along with requirements for training, hazard analysis, and energized work permits. By defining these protections and the processes to implement them, NFPA 70E helps reduce injuries from electrical hazards and supports a comprehensive electrical safety program.

The NEC, by contrast, focuses on the design, installation, and inspection of electrical systems to meet safe construction and performance standards, rather than detailing on-the-job protective practices. The other documents mentioned aren’t established as the worker-protection standard in the same way.