ES&E Office Hours - Understanding the Latest NFPA 70B & 70E Changes

Join ES&E for Office Hours via Zoom as we discuss the latest changes and additions to NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E with Fluke Territory Sales Manager Jeremy Fortier.

Event Overview

Electrical safety and maintenance standards continue to evolve, making it important for facilities and maintenance teams to stay informed on the latest industry updates.

In this virtual Office Hours session, ES&E and Fluke Territory Sales Manager Jeremy Fortier will review key changes and additions to NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E and discuss how these updates may impact maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and workplace safety.

Attendees will gain practical insights into reducing electrical hazards, improving preventive maintenance, and fostering a stronger safety culture across their operations.

Whether you work in maintenance, engineering, operations, or safety, this session will provide your team with valuable information to stay prepared and proactive.

What You’ll Learn

Key updates and additions to NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E
Best practices for electrical safety and maintenance
How proactive maintenance supports equipment reliability
Ways to reduce electrical hazards in industrial environments
Insights into building a stronger safety culture

Why These Changes Matter

The latest updates to NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E introduce stronger expectations around electrical maintenance, worker safety, and proactive risk reduction.

One of the biggest changes is NFPA 70B transitioning from a “Recommended Practice” to an official Standard, placing greater emphasis on documented electrical maintenance programs, routine inspections, equipment testing, and maintenance procedures.

These updates also increase focus on:

Arc flash safety and labeling
Energized work practices
Lockout/tagout verification
Worker qualification and training
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Equipment reliability and risk reduction

In this session, we’ll discuss what these changes mean for industrial facilities, maintenance teams, and workers operating around electrical systems and automated machinery.

We'll also show you some products and services Fluke and ES&E offer to help keep you in compliance and safe!