This 12-hour, instructor-led, live online course delivers essential training on electrical safety and reliability for industrial machinery, based on the latest 2024 edition of NFPA 79. Designed for technicians, electricians, engineers, and maintenance personnel, the course focuses on minimizing equipment downtime, ensuring safe repair practices, and achieving compliance with evolving industry standards.
NFPA 79-2024 is the definitive Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery across North America. It sets the benchmark for protecting workers, equipment, and facilities from electrical and fire hazards. The updated 2024 edition includes critical revisions, such as new SCCR labeling rules, enhanced surge protection requirements (SPDs), clarified grounding procedures, and updated marking practices for live circuits.
The standard applies to electrical equipment or systems operating at nominal voltages of 1000 volts or less and governs the connection point of supply circuit conductors to the machine. It bridges the regulatory gap between NFPA 70 (NEC) — which covers electrical installation up to the equipment — and the internal design and wiring of the machinery itself.
This course helps participants confidently interpret and apply NFPA 79-2024 in real-world industrial settings. Students will learn how to use the standard as a guide for wiring methods, circuit protection, control panel layout, grounding techniques, and preventative maintenance strategies.
By the end of this training, participants will:
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Reduce downtime by understanding how to maintain machinery in compliance with current codes
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Diagnose and resolve recurring equipment issues linked to electrical design
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Apply updated practices for conductor sizing, circuit protection, and component labeling
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Improve safety and equipment longevity through better preventative maintenance
This is the most current and practical training available for professionals responsible for maintaining or modifying electrical controls in industrial production environments.
Overall Course Themes
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Safety First: Emphasizing worker protection, equipment reliability, and fire prevention through code compliance.
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Code Clarity: Demystifying NFPA 79-2024 and related standards to enable accurate interpretation and application.
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Hands-On Relevance: Translating technical standards into real-world procedures for maintenance, repair, and modification.
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Downtime Reduction: Teaching proactive strategies to prevent recurring issues and equipment failures.
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Regulatory Alignment: Ensuring understanding of how NFPA 79 integrates with NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, and OSHA compliance.
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Modernization & Cybersecurity: Addressing the evolving needs of machine safety in the digital age, including SPD protection and access security.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Interpret and apply the latest requirements of NFPA 79-2024 for industrial machinery.
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Identify and comply with updated safety standards related to grounding, surge protection, conductor marking, and disconnect labeling.
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Differentiate between NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, and NFPA 79 and understand how they work together in machinery compliance.
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Perform proper electrical maintenance, repair, and documentation of machine controls and enclosures.
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Recognize how new rules for SCCR labeling and cybersecurity impact equipment safety and code compliance.
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Reduce equipment downtime by applying preventative maintenance strategies aligned with current standards.
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Evaluate and implement best practices for wiring, testing, and operator safety in industrial settings.
