Edison Electric Institute - 02/13/2015
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
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29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V: Flame Resistant Clothing and Arc-rated Protection
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 system operator exclusive control provisions.
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, 2000
Charles J. Kelly, Director
Industry Human Resources Issues
Edison Electric Institute
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004-5000
Dear Mr. Kelly:
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:
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:
Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices; Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections
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- Fed Register #:80:60033-60040
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 192 (Monday, October 5, 2015)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 60033-60040] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-25062] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1926 [Docket Nos.