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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. Each letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information.
- 1910.268 - Applicability of 29 CFR 1910.268 to pipeline transmission companies and gas utilities. - 09/15/1980
- 1910.268 - Fall Protection of Telecommunication Workers - 08/27/2012
- 1910.268 - Fall protection requirements when working from ladders in the telecommunications industry. - 03/31/2005
- 1910.268 - Gloves for handling telecommunications cable suspension strand. - 02/06/1998
- 1910.268 - NATE Response FINAL - 08/18/2017
- 1910.268 - OSHA telecommunications standards. - 11/15/1982
- 1910.268 - OSHA's requirements for enclosed hardware used in 'third rail' ladder safety devices for towers. - 08/07/1997
- 1910.268 - Permit space entry - 08/08/1994
- 1910.268 - Proof test requirements for insulating gloves; certification and marking requirements. - 03/13/2002
- 1910.268 - Rescue of a suspended worker following a fall event. - 04/27/2004
- 1910.268 - Training for telecommunications employees must be "appropriate" for worksites and job tasks. - 03/01/2004
- 1910.268 - Use of personal protective equipment by electric utility linesmen. - 10/22/1992
- 1910.268 - Use of pole gaffs when working with thin-barked trees near telecommunication lines. - 03/07/2008
- 1910.268(a)(1) - NATE Response FINAL - 08/18/2017
- 1910.268(a)(1) - Use of pole gaffs when working with thin-barked trees near telecommunication lines. - 03/07/2008
- 1910.268(a)(3) - Head clearance requirements for fixed ladders used on FAA radio communication towers. - 05/17/1990
- 1910.268(c) - NATE Response FINAL - 08/18/2017
- 1910.268(c)(1) - Training for telecommunications employees must be "appropriate" for worksites and job tasks. - 03/01/2004
- 1910.268(c)(2) - Training for telecommunications employees must be "appropriate" for worksites and job tasks. - 03/01/2004
- 1910.268(c)(3) - Training for telecommunications employees must be "appropriate" for worksites and job tasks. - 03/01/2004
- 1910.268(g) - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers. - 03/16/2009
- 1910.268(g) - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers. - 03/16/2009
- 1910.268(g)(1) - Fall protection requirements when working from ladders in the telecommunications industry. - 03/31/2005
- 1910.268(g)(2) - Approval of lineman's safety belts and devices. - 01/22/1976
- 1910.268(h) - Head clearance requirements for fixed ladders used on FAA radio communication towers. - 05/17/1990
- 1910.268(n)(1)(i) - Interpretation on requirements for insulating rubber gloves in telecommunications work. - 07/11/1983