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Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard - Questions and Answers on 29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V

Questions and Answers on
29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V

Training

  1. Background:

    Paragraph (a)(2)(i)(C) of 29 CFR 1910.269 and paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of 29 CFR 1926.950 provide that “[t]he degree of training shall be determined by the risk to the employee for the hazard involved.”

    Question (a):

    What do these provisions require of employers?

    Response (a):

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Maintenance and Construction
(29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V)

Note: OSHA issued a final rule to improve workplace safety and health for workers performing electric power generation, transmission and distribution work. The FAQs are divided into five sections:

Electric Power Generation - Appendix E to §1910.269

This is the version of 29 CFR 1910.269 that was in effect on April 11, 2014. As of July 10, 2014, this version of 29 CFR 1910.269 is no longer in effect. In accordance with OSHA's temporary enforcement policy dated June 20, 2014, compliance with this version of 29 CFR 1910.269 will be accepted as compliance with the current versions of 29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR 1926, Subpart V through October 31, 2014.