Guarding requirements for 50 volts or more DC.

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September 4, 2015

Mr. Mark Duvall, Esq., Principal
Beveridge & Diamond
1350 I St, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005

Dear Mr. Duvall:

Thank you for your January 23, 2015 correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You requested clarification of OSHA's electrical guarding standard at 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i).

Question 1: Does the electrical guarding requirement at 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) apply to voltages below 60 volts DC?