ECN Forum Forums Safety Discussion and News Occupational Safety Discussion 70E Where stickers (Not 110.16) not 110.16 sticker

NFPA70E "contains" the NEC, so yes NEC 110.16 is required by NFPA 70E. The next edition of 70E will have additional labeling requirements, so this discussion may be different next year.

For all intents 70E really came into its own as a "standard" with the 2004 edition. So any trade magazine article from 2003 would be based on the previous version which had drastically different requirements.

You are correct most companies do put arc flash and shock hazard labels on their equipment. However there are some companies that have had studies performed and then adopted a minimum PPE level of HRC=1 @ 480V for all electrical work unless the equipment is labeled differently (in many facilites this ratio is often 80:20 or even 90:10). Some companies treat NFPA 70E labeling similar to that for hazardous materials and confined space both of which also require training, work permits, and proper PPE.

There are advantages and disadvantages to any method, the important thing is that the in house employees are properly trained and all contract workers are advised of these safe work practices.