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Electrical
Standards
Electrical is addressed in specific standards for general industry and maritime. This section highlights various OSHA standards and documents related to electrical hazards.
OSHA Standards
Visit the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard Page for information on the final rule.
General Industry (29 CFR 1910) |
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1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment | ||
1910.137, Electrical Protective Equipment. |
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1910 Subpart R - Special Industries | ||
1910.269, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. |
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1910 Subpart S - Electrical | ||
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Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, and 1918) |
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1915 Subpart L - Electrical Machinery | ||
1915.181, Electrical circuits and distribution boards. |
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1917 Subpart G - Related Terminal Operations and Equipment | ||
1917.157, Battery charging and changing. |
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State Plan Standards
There are 29 OSHA-approved State Plans operating state-wide occupational safety and health programs. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as Federal OSHA and may have different or more stringent requirements.
Note: These are NOT OSHA regulations. However, they do provide guidance from their originating organizations related to worker protection.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- 70, National Electrical Code
- 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace