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OSHA regulates the operation and maintenance of electric power generation, control, transformation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment under 29 CFR 1910.269. This includes installations of electric utilities, as well as equivalent installations of industrial establishments. Employees must be trained in the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements that pertain to their respective job assignments. There are specific requirements for “qualified” employees. There are detailed requirement for operations near energized lines and equipment as well as requirements for medical services and first-aid, energy control procedures (lockout/tagout), fall protection, personal protective equipment, ladders, and hand and portable power tools.
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Interpretations An interpretation of the electric power generation standard.02/19/1997National
Interpretations Interpretation of the electic power generation, transmission and distribution (electric power generation) standard.08/23/1996National
Directives04/15/1994 - STP 2-1.172 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution07/22/2003National
Directives06/18/2003 - CPL 2-1.38 - Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard (PDF)06/18/2003National
Directives10/31/2002 - Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard07/22/2003National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1910 and 1926 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment10/12/2005National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1910 and 1926 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Limited Reopening of Record10/22/2008National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1910, 1926 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Limited Reopening of Record; Notice of Informal Public Hearing09/14/2009National
InterpretationsA qualified employee wearing a short sleeve shirt when working on or nearby energized electric power line or equipment and subject to potential exposure to an electric arc.[1910.269]07/31/1995National
InterpretationsApplication of personal protective grounds for employee protection.[1910.269]12/06/1999National
InterpretationsClarification concerning the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard.[1910.147]05/24/1995National
InterpretationsClarification of 1910.269 as applied to line-clearance tree-trimming operations.04/26/1999National
InterpretationsClarification of electric power generators, transmission and distribution standard.[1910.269]07/18/1994National
InterpretationsClarification of qualified employee requirements for the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard.[1910.269; 1910.269(a)(2)(i); 1910.269(l)(1)(i); 1910.269(b)(1); 1910.269(a)(2)]03/27/2003National
InterpretationsClarification of single and multiple crews for purposes of deenergizing lines.[1910.269(m)(3)(viii)]06/09/2000National
InterpretationsClarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard.[1910.269]08/29/1995National
InterpretationsClarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard.02/02/1995National
InterpretationsClarification of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard.06/23/1997National
InterpretationsClarification of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard.[1910.269]05/09/1995National
InterpretationsClarification of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standard.[1910.269]07/28/1995National
InterpretationsClarification of training requirements for supervisory and managerial personnel under 1910.269.[1910.269(a)(2)]03/10/2000National
InterpretationsDetermination on whether the "Line Journeyman Changing out Trasformer" activities are within the intent of the OSHA standards.[1910.269]03/05/1996National
NoticesElectrical Protective Equipment Standard and the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard; Extension of OMB's Approval of Information Collection Requirements10/27/2009National
NoticesElectrical Protective Equipment Standard and the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information Collection Requirements09/14/2006National
InterpretationsEnforcement of Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment.[1910.137]03/07/1995National
InterpretationsExceptions to minimum approach distances for power generation, transmission and distribution.[1910.269(l)(2); 1910.269(l)(3)]02/10/2000National
InterpretationsFinal Rule on Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.12/01/1994National
Questions & AnswersIn the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution rule, are workers required to wear safety colors or a reflective vest when working on power lines next to a road?01/21/2010National
InterpretationsInterpretation of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard.07/27/1995National
InterpretationsInterpretation of the Electrical Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution standard.11/08/1994National
Questions & AnswersIs the electrical power transmission and distribution industry required to follow NFPA-70E regulations?02/11/2010National
InterpretationsMinimum number of employees required for performing electric power work conducted from bucket trucks.[1910.269; 1910.269(l)(1)(i); 1910.269(l)(1)(ii); 1910.269(b)(1)(i)]09/16/2003National
InterpretationsNatural fabrics and synthetic materials that are acceptable under the electric power generation, transmission and distribution standard.05/24/1994National
Guidance DocumentsOSHA eTool - Electric Power Generation: Illustrated Glossary National
InterpretationsResponse to Edison Electric Institute's concerns regarding draft Instruction CPL 2-1.18A, 'Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard.'[1910.269; 1910.269(d); 1910.269(d)(8)(v); 1910.146; 1910.06/13/2003National
InterpretationsResponse to Exelon Generation's concerns regarding draft Instruction CPL 2-1.18A, 'Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard.'[1910.269; 1910.269(d); 1910.269(d)(8)(v); 1910.147]06/13/2003National
NoticesStandards on Electrical Protective Equipment and Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Extension of the OMB's Approval of Information Collection Requirements07/30/2003National
InterpretationsTraining requirements for employees who perform non-electrical work on electrical equipment.[1910.269(a)(2)(i); 1910.269(a)(2)(ii); 1910.269(x)]05/17/2002National
InterpretationsUse of ANSI C2-1997 as guidance for protecting employees working near insulated shielded conductors.[1910.269(a)(1); 1910.269(u)(4); 1910.269(u)(5); 1910.269(v)(4); 1910.269(v)(5); 1910.303(g)(2); 1910.303(h)(2); 1910.335(a)(2)(ii); 191009/26/2002National
MeetingsWorking Safely with Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (Word) National
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