Hooking and Unhooking Loads with a Helicopter During Work on Electric Transmission Systems

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.

August 1, 2012

Mr. Edwin D. Hill

International President
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Dear Mr. Hill:

Thank you for your February 18, 2011, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter requested a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.183(i) and 1926.551(i) for using helicopters to work on electric transmission systems.

Safety Standards for Fall Protection in the Construction Industry.

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    64:38077-38086
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Part II

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

RIN 1218-AA66

[Docket No. S-206C]

Safety Standards for Fall Protection in the Construction Industry

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

Washington State Standards; Notice of Approval.

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    65:34738-34739
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Washington State Standards; Notice of Approval

1. Background

Standards on Electrical Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.137) and Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (29 CFR 1910.269); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    68:44816-44817
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-1218-0190(2003)

Standards on Electrical Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.137) and Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (29 CFR 1910.269); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for comment.

Changes to State Plans: Approval of Oregon State Standards

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    69:9643-9647
  • Title:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Changes to State Plans: Approval of Oregon State Standards

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of approval of Oregon State standards.
SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is approving amendments to 18 standards promulgated by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services pursuant to its OSHA-approved State Plan.

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

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    71:76363-76365
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[Federal Register: December 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 244)][Notices]               [Page 76363-76365]
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Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

December 14, 2006.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and appro

Tree Care Operations

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  • Fed Register #:
    73:54118-54123
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[Federal Register: September 18, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 182)][Proposed Rules]               [Page 54118-54123]
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29 CFR Part 1910

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Electrical Protective Equipment Standard and the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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    74:55261-55263
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[Federal Register: October 27, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 206)][Notices]               [Page 55261-55263]
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