Letter requesting interpretation of the OSHA electrical standards as they apply to employees using insulated hand tools

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 20, 1996

Mr. Fred M. Fielding
U. S. Composites Corp.
Charles Park, Bldg. 1
P.O. Box 536
Guilderland, NY 12084-0536

Dear Mr. Fielding:

This is in response to your February 23 letter requesting interpretation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) electrical standards under paragraphs 1910.269, 1910.333 and 1910.335(a)(2) as they apply to employees using insulated hand tools. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your questions and our response follow.

OSHA's requirements for locking type snaphooks on pole strap systems

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

March 13, 1996

Mr. David H. Kieper
Colorado Rural Electric Association
1313 West Forty-sixth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80211

Dear Mr. Kieper:

This is in response to your April 19, 1995 letter To Mr. David Herstedt in the Denver Regional Administrator's Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter was forwarded the this office for response. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your questions and our replies follow.

Scope of logging standard -- 1910.266

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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.

March 12, 1996

MEMORANDUM FOR:     R. DAVIS LAYNE
                    REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

FROM:               JOHN B. MILES, JR.
                    DIRECTOR
                    DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            SCOPE OF LOGGING STANDARD -- 1910.266

This is a response to your letter of January 25, 1996, requesting an interpretation of the Logging Standard, 29 CFR 1910.266. Specifically, you asked if the standard applies to any tree felling operation. Listed below are the two questions you asked and our response.

Determination on whether the "Line Journeyman Changing out Trasformer" activities are within the intent of the 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.

March 5, 1996

Mr. Michael D. Crandall
Illinois Power Company
500 South 27th Street
P. O. Box 511
Decatur, IL 62525-1805

Dear Mr. Crandall:

This is in response to your January 17 letter requesting a determination by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on whether the "Line Journeyman Changing out Transformer" activities depicted in the Illinois Power video tape you provided are within the intent of the OSHA standards under 29 CFR 1910.269(l)(1)(i) and (l)(1)(ii).

Electrical Conductor Identification.

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

Minimum approach distances

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 26, 1996

Mr. John Cadick
The Cadick Corporation
P.O. Box 495578
Garland, TX 75049-5578

Dear Mr. Cadick:

Clarification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

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 26, 1996

Mr. Leonard Meenan Jr.
30W152 Bruce Lane
Naperville, Illinois 60653

Dear Mr. Meenan:

This is in response to your January 25 letter requesting clarification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. As noted in the February 12 letter to you from our Regional Administrator's Office in Chicago, your letter was forwarded to this office for response. Your questions and our replies follow.

Question 1: Is a harness or body belt covered by the apparel standard under paragraph 1910.269(1)(6)(iii)?

General Industry Standard as it applies to the electric utility industry.

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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.

December 18, 1997

Mr. Dimitrios S. Mihou
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
300 Erie Boulevard
Syracuse, NY 13202-4250

Dear Mr. Mihou:

This is in response to your April 9 letter requesting interpretation of the 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standard as it applies to the electric utility industry. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. The two issues you raised and your corresponding questions and our replies follow.

Stress cone work: worker protection and job briefings

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.

 


June 22, 1998

Mr. Robert R. Schaffer
Orange and Rockland
390 West Route 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977-5300

Dear Mr. Schaffer:

This is in response to your April 6 letter requesting interpretation of §1910.269 Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your procedure and question and our reply follow.

Stress Cone Work Protection Procedure

 

 

 

Apparel requirements for line-clearence tree-trimmers

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 29, 1998

Mr. Dimitrious S. Mihou, CSP
OSHA Regulatory Compliance/Accident Prevention Specialist
Niagra Mohawk Power Corporation
300 Erie Boulevard West
Syracuse, New York 13202-4250

Dear Mr. Mihou:

This is in response to your letter of August 13, addressed to John B. Miles, Jr., former Director, Directorate of Compliance Programs, requesting an interpretation of our standard 29 CFR 1910.269, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Final Rule.