Training of workers who are not "qualified persons" under 1910.269.

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 9, 1999

Mr. G. William Doody
Loss Control Representative
Boiler & Machinery Program
Nuclear Service Organization, Suite 1200
1201 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Dear Mr. Doody:

This is in response to your letter dated April 14, 1999 to OSHA Regional Administrator, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Clarification of 1910.269 as applied to line-clearance tree-trimming operations

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.

 

 

April 26, 1999

 

 

Training requirements for employees who perform non-electrical work on electrical equipment.

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 17, 2002

Mr. Carl VanDusen
Safety Manager
Cable Constructors, Inc.
105 Kent Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Dear Mr. VanDusen:

Qualifications required under 1910.269 for entry into manholes/vaults to perform work on energized conductors.

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.

November 21, 2006

Mr. Edgar R. Mings
Business Manager
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 196
2400 Big Timber Road
Bldg. B, Suite 208
Elgin, IL 60123

Dear Mr. Mings:

Clarification of the 1910.269 requirement for the presence of at least two "qualified" employees for work on exposed energized lines.

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, 2007

Mr. Ken Erdmann
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 245
705 Lime City Road
Rossford, OH 43460

Dear Mr. Erdmann: