Tagging transmission lines covered under, 1910.269(m)(3)(ii)

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-2020-004 - 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.

January 31, 2020

Mr. Carey E. Olson
Moore, Ingram, Johnson, and Steele, LLP
Emerson Overlook
326 Roswell Street
Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060

Dear Mr. Olson:

Minimum approach distances to electric power transmission and distribution lines during the installation of protective grounds

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 2, 2015

Mr. Shannon E. Watts
Senior Engineer
Transmission, Safety &s; Skills Training Entergy Services, Inc.
6540 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39213

Dear Mr. Watts:

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

 

 

 

1910.269: Application of personal protective grounds for employee protection

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 6, 1999

Mr. John D. Weagraff
Manager OSHA Regulatory
Compliance / Accident Prevention
Niagara Mohawk
300 Erie Boulevard West
Syracuse, NY 13202-4250

Dear Mr. Weagraff:

Lockout/tagout: preferred means of energy isolation; non cord-and-plug powered 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.

March 22, 2000

Mr. John D. Weagraff, CSP
Safety Futures
60 Olde Maple Avenue
Fulton, NY 13069

Dear Mr. Weagraff:

Thank you for your November 12, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) [Directorate of Enforcement Programs]. You have a question regarding acceptable work practices associated with the Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout) standard, 29 CFR §1910.147. Your scenario, questions, and our reply follow:

Use of live-line tools and exemption to the requirement for at least two employees to be present during work on an energized part.

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 19, 2006

Mr. Michael Ziobro
Sr. Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist
PPL Services-Safety Operations
600 Larch Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Dear Mr. Ziobro: