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:

Qualified employee requirements for the servicing and maintenance of 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.

September 9, 1993

Mr. Steve Trawick Director,
Occupational Safety and Health
United Paperworkers International Union
P.O. Box 1475
Nashville, Tennessee 37202

Dear Mr. Trawick:

Qualifications for resetting circuits or replacing fuses; electrical enclosures must be approved.

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 19, 2001

Mr. Edward M. Corcoran
Consultant
EMC Code Consultants
12114 Country Lane
Burlington, WA 98233

Dear Mr. Corcoran:

Clarification about 29 CFR 1910.333 and 29 CFR 1910.147 as they relate to work inside an electrical panel and on related 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.

July 28, 2006

Mr. Rick Kante
Safety Director
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
P.O. Box 702
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Dear Mr. Kante:

Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices; Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    80:60033-60040
  • Title:
[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]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1926

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