Relevance of NFPA 70E industry consensus standard to OSHA requirements; whether OSHA requirements apply to owners.

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 25, 2003

James H. Brown
Director of Safety and Health
Associated General Contractors of Indiana, Inc.
1050 Market Tower, 10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Re: Relevance of NFPA 70E industry consensus standard to OSHA requirements; whether OSHA requirements apply to owners

Dear Mr. Brown:

OSHA requirements for warning signs and protection from electric-arc-flash hazards and compliance with NFPA 70E-2004.

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 14, 2006

Ms. Joanne B. Linhard
ORC Worldwide
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Linhard:

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:

Whether use of personal protective equipment is mandatory when working under heat stress conditions.

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 18, 2010

Mr. Corey S. Retter
1716 Connecticut Ave.
St. Cloud, Florida 34769

Dear Mr. Retter:

USPS - 06/28/2013

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

SETH D. HARRIS,

   

ACTING SECRETARY OF LABOR,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,

Complainant,

v.

Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    79:56955-56962
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 56955-56962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22148]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

[Docket No.

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

[Docket Nos.

Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    55:31984-32020
  • Title:
Abstract:

OSHA is issuing a new standard (1910.331- .335) on electrical safety-related workpractices for general industry. These regulations complement existing electrical installation standards and include requirements for work performed on or near exposed energized and deenergized parts of electric equipment; use of electrical protective equipment; and the safe use of electric equipment.

Corrections to Final Rule on Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    55:46052
  • Title:
Abstract:

OSHA is correcting the final standard on electrical safety-related work practices published in the Federal Register on 8/6/90 (55 FR 31984) . The notice as published, contained some errors and inaccuracies, including authority citations for the document itself and for most of the subparts. A Table lists the errors and the corresponding corrections. CONTACT: James Foster, (202)523-8148.


Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    53:21694-6
  • Title:
Abstract:
This notice schedules an informal public hearing on the proposed
standard on electrical safety-related work practices, published
November 30, 1987 (52:45530); correction (53:2047). It also extends
the period for submission of written comments on the proposed rule.
The requirements in the proposed standard are to supplement the
existing electrical installation requirements contained in 29 CFR
1910, Subpart S.