Under NFPA 70E, who must ensure that contract employees follow the work practices required by the standard and the safety-related rules required by the host employer?

Under NFPA 70E, who must ensure that contract employees follow the work practices required by the standard and the safety-related rules required by the host employer?

• A. Contract employer
• B. Host employer
• C. Insurance provider
• D. Regulatory agency

Answer: (B)

Safety responsibilities for contractors under NFPA 70E rest with the host employer who controls the work environment. The host employer sets the safety program for the site, communicates the required safety rules, and enforces adherence to both the electrical safety practices and the host’s specific rules for everyone performing work there, including contract workers. The contract employer is responsible for training and supervising its own employees to meet 70E while on site, but the duty to ensure that contract workers follow both the standard and the host’s safety requirements lies with the host. Insurance providers and regulatory agencies don’t manage day-to-day site safety in this context.

Safety responsibilities for contractors under NFPA 70E rest with the host employer who controls the work environment. The host employer sets the safety program for the site, communicates the required safety rules, and enforces adherence to both the electrical safety practices and the host’s specific rules for everyone performing work there, including contract workers. The contract employer is responsible for training and supervising its own employees to meet 70E while on site, but the duty to ensure that contract workers follow both the standard and the host’s safety requirements lies with the host. Insurance providers and regulatory agencies don’t manage day-to-day site safety in this context.