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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.
- 1910.269 - An interpretation of the electric power generation standard - 02/19/1997
- 1910.269 - Apparel requirements for line-clearence tree-trimmers - 10/29/1998
- 1910.269 - Challenge Testing as a Substitute for Annual Refresher Training. - 11/27/1995
- 1910.269 - Clarification o-f the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard. - 06/23/1997
- 1910.269 - Clarification of electric power generators, transmission and distribution standard - 07/18/1994
- 1910.269 - Clarification of LOTO procedures for servicing and maintenance of wind turbines. - 06/26/2007
- 1910.269 - Clarification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. - 02/26/1996
- 1910.269 - Clarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard. - 08/29/1995
- 1910.269 - Clarification of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard. - 07/28/1995
- 1910.269 - Clarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard. - 02/02/1995
- 1910.269 - Clarification on number of qualified employees required when working with electrical components. - 02/03/2010
- 1910.269 - CPR training is a required element in some OSHA general industry standards. - 11/01/2005
- 1910.269 - CPR/first aid training and "working alone" provisions of 1910.269 - 02/22/1999
- 1910.269 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard - 10/03/2023
- 1910.269 - Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard. - 03/26/1996
- 1910.269 - Electrical Conductor Identification. - 12/18/1997
- 1910.269 - Electrical Workers - 08/06/1996
- 1910.269 - Final Rule on Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. - 12/01/1994
- 1910.269 - Guidelines for the Enforcement of the Apparel Standard - 08/10/1995
- 1910.269 - Hooking and Unhooking Loads with a Helicopter During Work on Electric Transmission Systems - 08/01/2012
- 1910.269 - Installation and Placement of temporary protective grounds - 12/07/1995
- 1910.269 - Interpretation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard - 06/04/1996
- 1910.269 - Interpretation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard. - 12/07/1995
- 1910.269 - Interpretation of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard. - 07/27/1995
- 1910.269 - Interpretation of the Electrical Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard. - 11/08/1994
- 1910.269 - Minimum approach distances - 02/26/1996
- 1910.269 - Minimum approach distances for conductive objects to exposed energized parts. - 11/21/2012
- 1910.269 - Numerous questions on lockout/tagout under 1910.147 and 1910.269 - 08/04/2011
- 1910.269 - Numerous questions related to training requirements under 1910.269. - 04/24/2012
- 1910.269 - Permit space entry - 08/08/1994
- 1910.269 - Requirements for embroidery on flame-resistant clothing under 29 CFR 1910.269. - 10/04/2006
- 1910.269 - Requirements for reverse signal alarms for vehicles with obstructed views to the rear. - 03/09/2004
- 1910.269 - Rescue and retrieval requirements for enclosed spaces covered under 1910.269. - 08/29/2011
- 1910.269 - Rescue of a suspended worker following a fall event. - 04/27/2004
- 1910.269 - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(a)(1) - Use of ANSI C2-1997 as guidance for protecting employees working near insulated shielded conductors - 09/26/2002
- 1910.269(a)(1)(i)(A) - Clarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, And Distribution Standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. - 05/09/1995
- 1910.269(a)(1)(i)(E) - Clarification of 1910.269 as applied to line-clearance tree-trimming operations - 04/26/1999
- 1910.269(a)(1)(iii) - PSM coverage of utility systems; whether 1910.269 preempts the PSM standard for power generation facilities that serve covered processes. - 01/31/2008
- 1910.269(a)(2) - Clarification of training requirements for supervisory and managerial personnel under 1910.269. - 03/10/2000
- 1910.269(a)(2) - Qualifications required under 1910.269 for entry into manholes/vaults to perform work on energized conductors. - 11/21/2006
- 1910.269(a)(2)(i) - Clarification of qualified employee requirements for the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard. - 03/27/2003
- 1910.269(a)(2)(i) - Training requirements for employees who perform non-electrical work on electrical equipment. - 05/17/2002
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii) - Clarification of 1910.269 as applied to line-clearance tree-trimming operations - 04/26/1999
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii) - Clarification of the 1910.269 requirement for the presence of at least two "qualified" employees for work on exposed energized lines. - 10/10/2007
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii) - Qualifications required under 1910.269 for entry into manholes/vaults to perform work on energized conductors. - 11/21/2006
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii) - Training of workers who are not "qualified persons" under 1910.269. - 06/09/1999
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii) - Training requirements for employees who perform non-electrical work on electrical equipment. - 05/17/2002
- 1910.269(a)(3) - Enforcement of minimum approach distance requirements in 29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V - 12/22/2016
- 1910.269(b)(1) - CPR/first aid training and "working alone" provisions of 1910.269 - 02/22/1999
- 1910.269(b)(1) - Frequency of refresher training for first aid and CPR - 02/23/2023
- 1910.269(b)(1)(i) - Minimum number of employees required for performing electric power work conducted from bucket trucks. - 09/16/2003
- 1910.269(b)(1)(ii) - First aid for bleeding control - 06/19/2019
- 1910.269(b)(1)(ii) - Rescue of a suspended worker following a fall event. - 04/27/2004
- 1910.269(c) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(d) - Authorized employees must have the opportunity to verify energy isolation in group lockout/tagout - 01/29/2002
- 1910.269(d) - Clarification of supervisor accessibility to individual field-lock keys in a group lock box under 1910.269. - 07/20/2006
- 1910.269(d) - Group tagging requirements reqarding 1910.269(d). - 10/14/1999
- 1910.269(d)(2) - Use of Zip Ties As An Additional Means of Control for Tagout under 1910.269(d) - 07/15/2016
- 1910.269(d)(3) - Use of Zip Ties As An Additional Means of Control for Tagout under 1910.269(d) - 07/15/2016
- 1910.269(d)(3)(ii)(D) - Tagout devices must be non-reusable and self-locking. - 01/03/2002
- 1910.269(d)(3)(ii)(D) - Use of tagout device attachments not meeting 50-pound unlocking strength requirements. - 01/14/2000
- 1910.269(d)(4) - Clarification of LOTO procedures for servicing and maintenance of wind turbines. - 06/26/2007
- 1910.269(d)(6) - Use of Zip Ties As An Additional Means of Control for Tagout under 1910.269(d) - 07/15/2016
- 1910.269(d)(6)(iv)(B) - Tagout devices must be non-reusable and self-locking. - 01/03/2002
- 1910.269(d)(6)(iv)(B) - Use of tagout device attachments not meeting 50-pound unlocking strength requirements. - 01/14/2000
- 1910.269(d)(7)(iv) - Clarification of supervisor accessibility to individual field-lock keys in a group lock box under 1910.269. - 07/20/2006
- 1910.269(d)(7)(iv) - Group LOTO and supervisor's accessibility to individual employee lock when employee is not available to remove lock. - 07/19/2006
- 1910.269(d)(8) - Clarification of supervisor accessibility to individual field-lock keys in a group lock box under 1910.269. - 07/20/2006
- 1910.269(d)(8) - Group LOTO and supervisor's accessibility to individual employee lock when employee is not available to remove lock. - 07/19/2006
- 1910.269(d)(8)(i) - Clarification of supervisor accessibility to individual field-lock keys in a group lock box under 1910.269. - 07/20/2006
- 1910.269(d)(8)(i) - Group LOTO and supervisor's accessibility to individual employee lock when employee is not available to remove lock. - 07/19/2006
- 1910.269(d)(8)(i)(A) - Group LOTO and supervisor's accessibility to individual employee lock when employee is not available to remove lock. - 07/19/2006
- 1910.269(d)(8)(ii) - Clarification of system operator exclusive control provisions. - 11/21/2000
- 1910.269(d)(8)(ii)(D) - Clarification of LOTO procedures for servicing and maintenance of wind turbines. - 06/26/2007
- 1910.269(d)(8)(v) - Clarification of system operator exclusive control provisions. - 11/21/2000
- 1910.269(e)(2) - Qualifications required under 1910.269 for entry into manholes/vaults to perform work on energized conductors. - 11/21/2006
- 1910.269(g) - Fall protection and foot protection for power line workers. - 06/10/1999
- 1910.269(g) - Fall protection during electrical maintenance and construction work on aerial lifts. - 04/20/1998
- 1910.269(g) - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers. - 03/16/2009
- 1910.269(g) - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers. - 03/16/2009
- 1910.269(g) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(g)(2) - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers. - 03/16/2009
- 1910.269(g)(2) - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers. - 03/16/2009
- 1910.269(g)(2)(iii) - Fall protection requirements while working from an elevated location above four feet. - 07/17/2014
- 1910.269(g)(2)(iv) - Fall protection requirements while working from an elevated location above four feet. - 07/17/2014
- 1910.269(g)(2)(iv)(C)(2) - Fall protection requirements while working from an elevated location above four feet. - 07/17/2014
- 1910.269(g)(2)(iv)(C)(3) - Fall protection requirements while working from an elevated location above four feet. - 07/17/2014
- 1910.269(h) - Fixed ladders inside wind turbine towers - 01/31/2013
- 1910.269(j)(1)(iii) - Compliance with electric power generation transmission and distribution requirements for testing of fiberglass insulating tools. - 02/19/2008
- 1910.269(l) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(l)(1) - Clarification on number of qualified employees required when working with electrical components. - 02/03/2010
- 1910.269(l)(1) - CPR/first aid training and "working alone" provisions of 1910.269 - 02/22/1999
- 1910.269(l)(1) - Qualifications required under 1910.269 for entry into manholes/vaults to perform work on energized conductors. - 11/21/2006
- 1910.269(l)(1)(i) - Clarification of qualified employee requirements for the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard. - 03/27/2003
- 1910.269(l)(1)(i) - Minimum number of employees required for performing electric power work conducted from bucket trucks. - 09/16/2003
- 1910.269(l)(1)(i) - Two employees must be present during work on energized systems >600 volts - 08/27/2001
- 1910.269(l)(1)(i) - Use of live-line tools and exemption to the requirement for at least two employees to be present during work on an energized part. - 10/19/2006
- 1910.269(l)(1)(ii) - Minimum number of employees required for performing electric power work conducted from bucket trucks. - 09/16/2003
- 1910.269(l)(1)(ii) - Two employees must be present during work on energized systems >600 volts - 08/27/2001
- 1910.269(l)(1)(ii) - Use of live-line tools and exemption to the requirement for at least two employees to be present during work on an energized part. - 10/19/2006
- 1910.269(l)(2) - Appropriate safety practices for the removal of electrical meters. - 08/03/1999
- 1910.269(l)(2) - Clarification on number of qualified employees required when working with electrical components. - 02/03/2010
- 1910.269(l)(2) - Conditions rendering underground electrical power connections as unsafe to touch with bare hands. - 04/25/2006
- 1910.269(l)(2) - Exceptions to minimum approach distances for power generation, transmission and distribution - 02/10/2000
- 1910.269(l)(2) - Minimum approach distances when using insulating gloves and sleeves. - 10/26/1999
- 1910.269(l)(2) - Qualifications required under 1910.269 for entry into manholes/vaults to perform work on energized conductors. - 11/21/2006
- 1910.269(l)(2)(i) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(l)(3) - Appropriate safety practices for the removal of electrical meters. - 08/03/1999
- 1910.269(l)(3) - Conditions rendering underground electrical power connections as unsafe to touch with bare hands. - 04/25/2006
- 1910.269(l)(3) - Enforcement of minimum approach distance requirements in 29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V - 12/22/2016
- 1910.269(l)(3) - Exceptions to minimum approach distances for power generation, transmission and distribution - 02/10/2000
- 1910.269(l)(3) - Minimum approach distance (MAD) requirements covered under 1910.269 when installing protective grounding equipment - 05/03/2021
- 1910.269(l)(3)(ii) - Conditions allowing the use of insulating gloves without the use of insulating sleeves when working on or near exposed energized parts. - 09/01/2006
- 1910.269(l)(3)(iii) - Minimum approach distance (MAD) - 08/16/2023
- 1910.269(l)(5)(ii) - Minimum approach distance (MAD) - 08/16/2023
- 1910.269(l)(6)(iii) - OSHA does not specify payment requirements for apparel covered in the Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution Standard. - 05/27/2003
- 1910.269(l)(6)(iii) - Requirements for embroidery on flame-resistant clothing under 29 CFR 1910.269. - 10/04/2006
- 1910.269(l)(8) - Selecting protective clothing based on the IEEE National Electrical Safety Code, C-2, 2012, Table 410-1 - 07/13/2015
- 1910.269(l)(8)(ii) - Selecting protective clothing based on the IEEE National Electrical Safety Code, C-2, 2012, Table 410-1 - 07/13/2015
- 1910.269(l)(8)(v) - Selecting protective clothing based on the IEEE National Electrical Safety Code, C-2, 2012, Table 410-1 - 07/13/2015
- 1910.269(m) - 1910.269: Application of personal protective grounds for employee protection - 12/06/1999
- 1910.269(m) - Lockout/tagout: preferred means of energy isolation; non cord-and-plug powered equipment. - 03/22/2000
- 1910.269(m) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(m) - Tagging transmission lines covered under, 1910.269(m)(3)(ii) - 01/31/2020
- 1910.269(m)(3) - Tagging transmission lines covered under, 1910.269(m)(3)(ii) - 01/31/2020
- 1910.269(m)(3)(ii) - Tagging transmission lines covered under, 1910.269(m)(3)(ii) - 01/31/2020
- 1910.269(m)(3)(ix) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(m)(3)(viii) - Clarification of single and multiple crews for purposes of deenergizing lines. - 06/09/2000
- 1910.269(m)(3)(viii) - Minimum approach distance (MAD) requirements covered under 1910.269 when installing protective grounding equipment - 05/03/2021
- 1910.269(m)(3)(viii) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(n) - Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings - 06/22/1998
- 1910.269(n)(2) - 1910.269: Application of personal protective grounds for employee protection - 12/06/1999
- 1910.269(n)(3) - Minimum approach distance (MAD) requirements covered under 1910.269 when installing protective grounding equipment - 05/03/2021
- 1910.269(n)(6) - 1910.269: Application of personal protective grounds for employee protection - 12/06/1999
- 1910.269(n)(7) - 1910.269: Application of personal protective grounds for employee protection - 12/06/1999
- 1910.269(p)(1)(ii)(A) - Requirements for reverse signal alarms for vehicles with obstructed views to the rear. - 03/09/2004
- 1910.269(p)(1)(ii)(B) - Requirements for reverse signal alarms for vehicles with obstructed views to the rear. - 03/09/2004
- 1910.269(p)(4) - Application of 1910.269 to aerial lift devices. - 12/21/1998
- 1910.269(r) - Clarification of 1910.269 as applied to line-clearance tree-trimming operations - 04/26/1999
- 1910.269(r)(1)(iv) - Compliance with electric power generation transmission and distribution requirements for testing of fiberglass insulating tools. - 02/19/2008
- 1910.269(r)(7)(i) - Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard - 10/03/2023
- 1910.269(u)(4) - Use of ANSI C2-1997 as guidance for protecting employees working near insulated shielded conductors - 09/26/2002
- 1910.269(u)(5) - Use of ANSI C2-1997 as guidance for protecting employees working near insulated shielded conductors - 09/26/2002
- 1910.269(v) - Guarding energized electrical parts within cable trays (H.D. Roberts Jr/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26006) - 07/01/2015
- 1910.269(v)(4) - Guarding energized electrical parts within cable trays (H.D. Roberts Jr/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26006) - 07/01/2015
- 1910.269(v)(4) - Use of ANSI C2-1997 as guidance for protecting employees working near insulated shielded conductors - 09/26/2002
- 1910.269(v)(5) - Use of ANSI C2-1997 as guidance for protecting employees working near insulated shielded conductors - 09/26/2002
- 1910.269(x) - Clarification of system operator exclusive control provisions. - 11/21/2000
- 1910.269(x) - Training of workers who are not "qualified persons" under 1910.269. - 06/09/1999
- 1910.269(x) - Training requirements for employees who perform non-electrical work on electrical equipment. - 05/17/2002