OSHA's electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. Includes references that provide information related to electrical in construction including OSHA's electrical construction regulations, hazard recogition, possible solutions and additional resources.

What OSHA standards address electrical safety? OSHA standards cover many electrical hazards in many different industries. OSHA’s general industry electrical safety standards are published in Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.302 through 1910.308 — Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems, and

OSHA's electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. The references on this page provide information related to electrical in construction including OSHA's electrical construction regulations, hazard recognition, possible solutions and general resources.

Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized.

The laborer, who was wearing leather gloves, received an electric shock and dropped the wire reinforcement, which fell across the power line and simultaneously contacted the metal rail of the scaffold, energizing the entire scaffold.

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Electric Shock. Because electric power work poses a serious potential electric shock hazard for workers, the "269" standard contains additional requirements for CPR and first aid beyond the general requirements in 1910.151 (also see First Aid Requirements).

OSHA's electrical standards address the government's concern that electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions.

Employee Dies When Electrocuted By Live Electrical System: 18: 167305.015: 06/05/2024: 0257220: X: 561730: Employee Dies From Electrocution When Branch Contacts Power: 19: 169585.015: 05/29/2024: 0317500: X: 236210: Employee Dies From Electrical Shock And Electrocution: 20: 166917.015: 05/25/2024: 0521100: X: 238190: Employee Is Killed From ...

This section highlights various OSHA standards and documents related to electrical hazards. OSHA Standards Visit the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard Page for information on the final rule.