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Temporary wiring and temporary lighting in heavy construction.
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.
December 20, 1979
Mr. Raymond J. Husson
Senior Safety Representative
Bechtel Incorporated
Post Office Box 1709
Washington, D. C. 20013
Dear Mr. Husson:
This is in response to your recent inquiry requesting a clarification of standards for temporary wiring and temporary lighting in heavy construction.
Plugging into an unprotected outlet with a portable GFCI would be in violation of the standard.
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.
February 10, 1977
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CURTIS FOSTER
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR/OSHA
Subject: Ground Fault Protection
Attached are the answers to your memorandum of January 4, 1977. These answers have been prepared by the Electrical Division of the Office of Standards Development. Since they have prepared all the data on GFCI's, it was decided to have that Division formulate the reply. This insures a uniform answer to all inquiries.
Portable electric lighting used in moist and/or other similar hazardous locations.
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 24, 1981
Mr. Harry A. Partlow
Director, Safety
Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
200 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Dear Mr. Partlow:
This is in response to your recent inquiry requesting an interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.401(j)(4).