Virtual Reality Safety Training, Various OSHA Standards

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

DOL-OSHA-DEP-2020-007 - This document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.

August 10, 2020

Mr. Michael Owen
QES Associates, LLC
3250 Roscommon Drive
Glenelg, MD 21737

Dear Mr. Owen:

Walking-Working Surfaces, Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems), and Special Industries (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution); Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    84:68794-68797
  • Title:
    Walking-Working Surfaces, Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems), and Special Industries (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution); Corrections 
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68794-68797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-27114]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910


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Guarding energized electrical parts within cable trays (H.D. Roberts Jr/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26006)

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. This 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. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 1, 2015

H.D. Roberts, Jr.
Corporate Safety Manager
Environmental Management Services, Inc.
12232 Industriplex Blvd., Suite 27
Baton Rouge, LA 70609

Dear Mr. Roberts,

Thank you for your October 29, 2014, correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You requested information on OSHA requirements related to wiring in cable trays in power generating plants. Your question, and our reply, follow.