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Palmer hickman njatc director of code and safety training and curriculum development. Reprinted with permission from nfpa 70e2004, standard for. It was issued by the standards council on january 14, 2004, with an effective date of february 11, 2004, and supersedes all previous editions. Nfpa 70e 2004 historical edition nfpa 70e standard for. General industry electrical hazards including arc flash. This article will discuss some of the key aspects of the 2004 edition of nfpa 70e, with a focus on safetyrelated work practices. Electrical dangers such as shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast will always be present on the job, but proper training and safety strategies can minimize the likelihood of injuries and fatalities. Identify location create an electrically safe work condition determine safe work practices and ppe to be used.