Clarification of electric power generators, transmission and distribution standard

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 18, 1994

Mr. Steven R. Semler
Attorney for National Arborist Association (NAA)
Semler Pritzker & Silverman
1742 N Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Mr. Semler:

This is in further response to your letter of March 28, requesting clarification of several provisions of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard, 29 CFR 1910.269.

Your stated concerns and our responses follow:

Fall protection covered by the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard.

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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. 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.

December 18, 1997

Mr. Glenn L. Smith, President
Glenn Smith Associates, Inc.
3310 Nuttree Woods Place
Midlothian, VA 23112

Dear Mr. Smith:

This is in response to your July 29 letter requesting clarification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ) requirements on fall protection for employees performing work covered by the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your scenarios and questions and our replies follow.

Fall protection requirements in Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating platforms.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

October 10, 1997

Mr John A. Dahmer
Wisconsin Electric Power Company
231 W. Michigan
P.O. Box 2046

Dear Mr. Dahmer:

This is in response to your January 3 letter requesting interpretation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard 29 CFR 1910.269. Specifically you requested clarification of the fall protection requirements in §1910.67 Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating platforms and paragraph 1910.269(g)(2).

Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard regarding pole top rescue.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

February 13, 1997

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

This is in response to your July 23, 1996 letter requesting interpretation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. As you noted in your letter, some of the questions contained in your September 20, 1994, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Area Office in Appleton, Wisconsin, have been answered by other OSHA correspondence. Again, please accept our apology for the delay in responding.

Work Assignments

Permit space entry

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 8, 1994

Mr. Robert Spielvogel Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. 1200 Crown Colony Drive P.O. Box 9137 Quincy, MA. 02269

Dear Mr. Spielvogel:

This is in response to your letter of Sept 2, 1993 and subsequent telephone conversations with my staff to further clarify your request concerning permit space entry. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.

Natural fabrics and synthetic materials that are acceptable under the electric power generation, transmission and distribution standard.

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.

May 24, 1994

Ms. Catherine J. Morin
Product Manager
Textile Flame Retardants
Albright & Wilson Americas
P.O. Box 26229
Richmond, Virginia 23260-6229

Dear Ms. Morin:

Thank you for your letter of April 14, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) recent standard on electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, 29 CFR 1910.269.

Clarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard.

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.

February 2, 1995

Mr. Michael J. Peach III
President American Safety Equipment Company, Inc.
1 Kingswood Street
P.O. Box 1186
Morgantown, WV 26505

Dear Mr. Peach:

This is in further response to your December 6 letter, requesting clarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. Specifically, you requested clarification of testing required by section 1910.269(j)(2)-Condition of tools.

A qualified employee wearing a short sleeve shirt when working on or nearby energized electric power line or equipment and subject to potential exposure to an electric arc.

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 31, 1995

Mr. Jack Callaway
Director of Environment Affairs
SHO-ME POWER Electric Cooperative
P. O. Box D
Marshfield, MO 65706

Dear Mr. Callaway:

Clarification of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard.

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 28, 1995

Mr. Charles H. Williams
Director, Codes and Standards
National Electrical
Contractors Association
3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20814

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in further response to your letter of April 17, requesting clarification of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your questions and our replies follow.

Question 1: What types of clothing are acceptable under the 1910.269 Standard?

Interpretation of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard.

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 27, 1995

Mr. Robert P. Klein
International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers
3922 Volunteer Drive
Suite 9
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416

Dear Mr. Klein:

This is in response to your February 13 letter, requesting interpretation of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. Your work site scenario and question and our reply follow.