Does OSHA enforce NFPA 70E?
No, NFPA 70E is not Incorporated by Reference in 29 CFR 1910.6 However, OSHA has several comparable requirements that are enforceable: 29 CFR 1910.132 (d)(1): Requires employers perform a personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE; 29 CFR 1910.269 (l)(6)(iii): Requires employers ensure each employee working at electric power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities who is exposed to the hazards of flames or electric arcs does not wear clothing that could increase the extent of injury when exposed to such a hazard; 29 CFR 1910.335 (a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall use electrical protective equipment appropriate for the specific parts of the body for the work being performed; 29 CFR 1910.335 (a)(1)(iv): Requires employees wear nonconductive head protection whenever exposed to electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts; 29 CFR 1910.335 (a)(1)(v): Employees sha
