Electrical Busway Hot Swappable Plug-In Units

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.

August 25, 2025

John D. Smart
Bell Nunnally Attorneys & Counselors
3232 Mckinney Avenue, Suite 1400
Dallas, TX 75204

Dear John D. Smart:

Gestamp West Virginia: Grant of Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    86:12209-12217
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12209-12217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-04240]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Gestamp West Virginia; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    85:47422-47429
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 151 (Wednesday, August 5, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47422-47429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17019]




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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Changes to the Regulatory General Industry Standard Alleged Violation

  • Record Type:
  • Current Directive Number:
  • Old Directive Number:
  • Title:
  • Information Date:
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 Instruction CPL 2.35 CH-18 September 10, 1991 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance

Subject: Changes to the Regulatory and General Industry Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual

A. Purpose. This instruction transmits redesignation and other substantive revisions and new pages to the Regulatory and General Industry SAVEs Manual for "Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices."

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

Minimally acceptable levels of illumination; Resistor banks on overhead cranes; Overhead lines; Protective gloves on energized 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.

April 28, 1992

 

Nonconductive siderails for portable ladders for private or contractual fire departments.

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.

September 11, 1992

 

MEMORANDUM FOR:     JAMES W. LAKE,
                   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT: Application of 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(7) to Fire Fighting Operations

 

This is in response to your request of June 5, for a determination of whether OSHA would enforce the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(7) [nonconductive siderails for portable ladders] for private or contractual fire departments.

Rulings or requirements for employees in the electrical trade to wear steel-toe shoes.

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 17, 1993

Mr. Walt Hodwanes
7051 S.R. 40 W.
Ocala, Florida 34482

Dear Mr. Hodwanes:

This is in response to your letter of January 10, concerning your inquiry as to whether the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has any rulings or requirements for employees in the electrical trade to wear steel-toe shoes.

We noted in your letter that you do not wear anything metal, such as rings, watches, and other pieces of jewelry, and that your continuing employment with the company depends upon your wearing of safety shoes.

Applicability of the new Electrical Safety final rule, Subpart S, to the construction industry

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.

SEP 7 1990

George S. Kennedy
Director of Safety
National Utility
Contractors Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Suite 606
Arlington, Virginia 22202-3283

Dear Mr. Kennedy:

This is in response to your letter of August 28, inquiring whether 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S, applies to the construction industry and, if so, what sections would apply.