29 CFR 1910.333

NFPA 70E Arc Flash / Electrical Safety Awareness

Electrical safety and arc-flash awareness training grounded in OSHA electrical safety-related work-practice rules (29 CFR Subpart S) and NFPA 70E consensus-standard concepts, for general-industry employees, maintenance teams, facilities staff and supervisors who work on, near, or around electrical equipment. Covers shock/arc-flash/arc-blast hazard recognition, the qualified/unqualified boundary, achieving an electrically safe work condition, approach boundaries and risk assessment, labels/incident energy/PPE awareness, energized-work decision limits, and emergency response. Awareness-level only — does not qualify, certify, or authorize a person as an electrician, qualified electrical worker, arc-flash analyst, or energized-work permit approver.

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8 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doIt is not qualification as an electrician, qualified electrical worker, arc-flash analyst, energized-work permit approver, or authorization to troubleshoot, test, repair, or enter electrical approach boundaries.
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$6,163
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is NFPA 70E Arc Flash / Electrical Safety Awareness?
NFPA 70E Arc Flash / Electrical Safety Awareness is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.333. It costs $49, is self-paced across 8 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
848
citations issued nationally
$6,163
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.333 was cited 848 times, averaging $6,163 in initial penalties. This course costs $49.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Most (83)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Texas83
Florida53
Michigan47
Ohio42
Massachusetts41

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

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See how often 29 CFR 1910.333 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
TX: 83 ($8,329)
FL: 53 ($8,254)
MI: 47 ($2,223)
OH: 42 ($9,380)
MA: 41 ($5,053)
NY: 38 ($4,949)
VA: 35 ($5,940)
CT: 33 ($1,485)
PA: 31 ($6,827)
NC: 31 ($2,752)
IL: 23 ($7,822)
IN: 22 ($3,950)
NJ: 22 ($7,898)
KY: 21 ($5,138)
OK: 19 ($11,729)
WI: 17 ($6,732)
MD: 15 ($827)
IA: 15 ($3,550)
LA: 15 ($8,961)
PR: 13 ($3,123)
NV: 13 ($6,387)
OR: 12 ($1,994)
MO: 10 ($7,174)
TN: 9 ($1,600)
NH: 9 ($6,805)
GA: 9 ($10,173)
NE: 8 ($8,841)
MN: 8 ($8,841)
SC: 8 ($1,797)
UT: 7 ($2,688)
AL: 7 ($8,011)
CO: 6 ($6,832)
ID: 6 ($2,604)
DE: 6 ($7,448)
RI: 5 ($2,897)
AR: 5 ($10,776)
HI: 5 ($2,648)
WA: 5 ($1,410)
KS: 4 ($7,257)
CA: 4 ($2,017)
AK: 4 ($24,827)
SD: 3 ($4,140)
WV: 3 ($4,787)
NM: 2 ($13,566)
AZ: 2 ($1,774)
ND: 1 ($0)
MT: 1 ($6,857)
ME: 1 ($3,972)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 779 citations under 29 CFR 1910.333 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 91.9% of the 848 we hold.

By industry

Manufacturing23.9% | 186
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services17.8% | 139
Construction16.7% | 130
Public Administration5.9% | 46
Educational Services4.1% | 32
Wholesale Trade4.1% | 32

Manufacturing alone accounts for 23.9% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees30% | 234
11 to 50 employees29.4% | 229
51 to 250 employees25.9% | 202
251 to 1,000 employees8.7% | 68
More than 1,000 employees5.9% | 46

Citations by year

255
2023
227
2024
261
2025
36
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations rose 2%.

What this course covers

01
Orientation, OSHA, and NFPA 70E15 min
Orientation, OSHA, and NFPA 70E; Consensus standard; Roles; Verification; Stop-work.
02
Shock, Arc Flash, and Arc Blast Hazards15 min
Shock, Arc Flash, and Arc Blast Hazards; Arc flash; Arc blast; Secondary injury; Hidden energy.
03
Qualified and Unqualified Person Boundaries15 min
Qualified and Unqualified Person Boundaries; Unqualified person; Task-specific; Authorization; Escalation.
04
Electrically Safe Work Condition15 min
Electrically Safe Work Condition; Disconnect; Lockout; Verify; Release.
05
Approach Boundaries and Risk Assessment15 min
Approach Boundaries and Risk Assessment; Restricted approach; Arc-flash boundary; Risk assessment; Hierarchy.
06
Labels, Incident Energy, and PPE Awareness15 min
Labels, Incident Energy, and PPE Awareness; Incident energy; PPE category; Condition; Last line.
07
Energized Work Decisions15 min
Energized Work Decisions; Permit; Briefing; Tools; Abort.
08
Emergency Response and Certificate Boundary15 min
Emergency Response and Certificate Boundary; Activate; Secure area; Report; Boundary.

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.333. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. NFPA 70E Arc Flash / Electrical Safety Awareness is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.333) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

PPE & Electrical · 8 min read
Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Awareness: OSHA 1910.333 and NFPA 70E
How OSHA's safety-related work practices rule and the NFPA 70E consensus standard fit together, who needs training, and what documentation holds up during an inspection.

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