| Interpretations |
Access and working space requirements for electric equipment (600V or less).
| 05/28/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Interpretation of the OSHA construction standards for electrical branch circuits.
| 11/21/1995 | National |
| Interpretations |
Requirements for electrical wiring in supply and disposal function warehouses containing hazardous materials.
| 04/08/1997 | National |
| Interpretations |
Workplace use of electrical equipment designated as "Household Use Only" and recordkeeping requirements.[1910.303(a); 1910.303(b)(2); 1910.7; 1910.303(b); 1910.304(f)(5)(v)(C)(5)]
| 07/16/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
"Continuous industrial processes" and the infeasibility of de-energizing equipment under 29 CFR 1910.333.
| 12/19/2006 | National |
| Directives |
07/01/1991 - STD 1-16.7 - Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Inspection Procedures and Interpretation Guidelines
| 07/22/2003 | National |
| Directives |
12/23/1981 - CPL 2-1.15A - New Meat Tenderizing Technology in the Meat Industry
| 07/16/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Acceptability of using web based electrical training
| 07/24/2014 | National |
| Interpretations |
Acceptable Job-Made extension cords.[1910.305]
| 06/17/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Acceptable uses of flexible temporary cords/cables on construction sites
| 01/16/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
All electrical equipment must be approved.[1910.399]
| 08/24/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Application of 1926.404(b)(1) to 208-volt branch circuits; requirement for electrical subcontractor under 1926.404(b)(1) to provide ground-fault circuit interrupters on circuits used by other subcontractors.[1926.404(b); 1926.404(b)(1);
| 03/22/2005 | National |
| Interpretations |
Appropriate safety practices for the removal of electrical meters.
| 08/03/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Approval of employee-furnished equipment for use in hazardous locations; definition of "electric utilization equipment." [1910.303; 1910.303(b)(1); 1910.399]
| 07/24/2006 | National |
| Interpretations |
Approval of temporary power for a construction site.[1926.403(a)]
| 01/08/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Approved and Acceptable equipment has been determined to be safe by a qualified electrical testing laboratory.[1926.403]
| 01/07/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification about 29 CFR 1910.333 and 29 CFR 1910.147 as they relate to work inside an electrical panel and on related equipment. [1910.137; 1910.147; 1910.333; 1910.333(a)(1); 1910.333(a)(2); 1910.333(b); 1910.333(b)(2); 1910.333(b)(2
| 07/28/2006 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of the Electrical Standard as it applies to flexible power cords on appliances.
| 09/09/1997 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of the OSHA standards applicable to H. VIR (inspection) Windows installed in electrical equipment enclosures.
| 01/14/1997 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of under voltage protection on metal working equipment and emergency stop devices.
| 04/28/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Compliance of type SJTW flexible cords with 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J) and use on construction sites.[1926.405; 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J)]
| 03/29/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Compliance requirements for relocatable power taps or "power strips."
| 11/18/2002 | National |
| Interpretations |
Contractor shop-made extension cords.[1910.305(a)(2)]
| 03/03/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
CSHO use of external GFCI testers to enforce 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)[1926.404; 1926.404(b)(1); 1926.404(b)(1)(i); 1926.404(b)(1)(ii); 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)]
| 07/09/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Distinction between premises wiring installations and electric transmission or distribution installations.
| 08/16/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical conductors and equipment must be approved and used according to its listing/label.[1910.303; 1910.303(a); 1910.303(b)(2)]
| 05/27/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical equipment approved by a NRTL is acceptable to OSHA.[1910.7; 1910.303(a); 1910.303(b); 1910.399]
| 05/11/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical hazardous area classification drawings in the workplace.
| 12/12/1997 | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Electrical Safety Plan Tips and Considerations
| | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical safety related work practices applicable to employees operating or working on or nearby, motor control centers in the workplace.[1910.303]
| 01/13/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical safety requirements for rechargeable racks for paging transmitters.[1910.305(j)(3); 1910.399]
| 05/12/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical standards and the application to electrically-powered medical devices.
| 05/12/1997 | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical standards as it applies to desktop computers.[1910.303]
| 02/18/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Electrical Workers.
| 08/06/1996 | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Electrically Safe Work Condition
| | National |
| Interpretations |
Extension cord equipped with a built-in continuity tester.[1910.304]
| 04/08/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Extension cord grounding continuity requirements.[1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(D)]
| 08/09/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Fixed Wiring in Research Facilities and High Voltage Cable Tray Systems at Department of Energy (DOE) Research Laboratories[1910.305(a); 1910.305(a)(2); 1910.305(a)(2)(iii)(B); 1910.305(a)(3); 1910.305(b); 1910.305(g)(1); 1910.305(g)(1)(i
| 03/31/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Flexible corrugated plastic covers for temporary use to cover live electric parts in switch and panel boxes.[1926.405(d); 1926.305(d)]
| 06/17/2002 | National |
| Interpretations |
General Duty Clause (5(a)(1)) citations on multi-employer worksites; NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements and personal protective equipment.[1926.402(a); 1910.132; 1910.335; 1926.403; 1926.404; 1926.405; 1926.406; 1926.407; 1926.408;
| 07/25/2003 | National |