You are invited to attend a special Safety Seminar hosted by the Safety Committee's of the Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter of NECA , as well as by PowerForward DuPage. The seminar, which is only open to NECA members, is called, "Bridging Safety Standards: How the New NFPA 70B Standard Enhances Compliance with NFPA 70E."
It is arranged as follows:
DATE:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
TIME:
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration / Check-in: 7:30 am
LOCATION:
NECA-IBEW Technical Institute (INTECH)
Auditorium (Blue Room)
6201 W. 115th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 389-1340
Kyle Krueger, NECA Director - Codes & Standards (NECA) is the Instructor.
Seminar Description:
This training session highlights the vital connection between the newly elevated NFPA 70B: Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, focusing on how these two standards work in tandem to foster safer work environments. Electrical equipment maintenance is often a significant contributor to electrical hazards and incidents. The updated NFPA 70B provides a comprehensive framework to help employers and employees understand the pivotal role proper equipment maintenance plays in achieving compliance with NFPA 70E. Attendees will gain insights on how to assess maintenance conditions and implementing effective maintenance programs, as outlined in NFPA 70B, can substantially mitigate electrical hazards such as arc flash and electric shock. By combining expert guidance, practical applications, and actionable strategies, this seminar will demonstrate how proactive maintenance, integrated with robust safety protocols, enhances workplace safety, equipment reliability, and overall operational efficiency for your customers.
To REGISTER, please click on the link below.
You need to use the COMP CODE: ECA MEMBER when registering (ECA MEMBER is all uppercase).
You can also visit the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com (Event Calendar area) and register on-line for this complimentary program.
Please contact the ECA at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you, there!
Kyle Krueger, NECA Codes & Standards Director
Meet Kyle Krueger, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the Electrical Industry. From his beginnings as a Journeyman Wireman to his current role as the Executive Director of Codes and Standards for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Krueger's journey is marked by expertise and leadership.
Krueger holds a Master Electrician License, Commercial Electrical Inspector License, and Design Engineer of Electrical Systems, he is also certified thru NFPA as a Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP).
Kyle currently represents NECA on the National Electrical Code® Corelating Committee (NEC-AAC) and Code Making Panel-3. Krueger serves on NFPA’s Electrical Section Executive Board and as the Secretary of NECA’s Codes and Standards Committee. Kyle continues to support the electrical industry an active member of NFPA, ICC, IAEI, ANSI, IEEE, SES, and the IBEW.