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This topic covers OSHA’s electrical safety regulations for general industry and for construction workplaces.

The general industry rules are divided into two major categories: design safety standards and safety-related work practices. The regulations cover electrical installations and equipment installed or used within or on buildings, structures, and other premises. OSHA’s safe work practice rules for electricity provide standards for both qualified employees (those with a specific level of training) and unqualified employees (those with little or no training) who work on, near, or with various electrical components.

OSHA's electrical standards for construction work (i.e., construction, alteration, or repair) cover the hazards that expose construction employees to such dangers as electric shock, electrocution, fires, explosions, and falls.

For related resources and training materials, refer to the following topics:

  • Lockout/Tagout for information on OSHA regulations for hazardous energy control programs
  • Electric Power Generation for information on OSHA regulations for electric power generation and distribution systems
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Interpretations Access and working space requirements for electric equipment (600V or less). 05/28/1999National
Questions & Answers Does "during use" mean while the extension cord is energized? Or can you simply unplug an extension cord from a power source, plug another extension cord, then plug back into the power source? 10/27/2015National
Interpretations Interpretation of the OSHA construction standards for electrical branch circuits. 11/21/1995National
Questions & Answers Is there a distance requirement for clearance between an oven and a wall? 09/25/2013National
Interpretations Requirements for electrical wiring in supply and disposal function warehouses containing hazardous materials. 04/08/1997National
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)] 07/16/2003National
Interpretations "Continuous industrial processes" and the infeasibility of de-energizing equipment under 29 CFR 1910.333. 12/19/2006National
Directives 07/01/1991 - STD 1-16.7 - Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Inspection Procedures and Interpretation Guidelines 07/22/2003National
Directives 12/23/1981 - CPL 2-1.15A - New Meat Tenderizing Technology in the Meat Industry 07/16/2003National
Regulations 29 CFR §§ 1910.309 -- 1910.330 [Reserved]  National
Regulations 29 CFR §§ 1910.336 -- 1910.360 [Reserved]  National
Regulations 29 CFR §§ 1910.361 -- 1910.380 [Reserved]  National
Regulations 29 CFR §§ 1910.381 -- 1910.398 [Reserved]  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910 Appendix A to Subpart S Reference Documents  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.301 Introduction  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.302 Electric utilization systems  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.303 General requirements  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.304 Wiring design and protection  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.306 Specific purpose equipment and installations  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.307 Hazardous (classified) locations  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.308 Special systems  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.331 Scope  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.332 Training  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.333 Selection and use of work practices  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.334 Use of equipment  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.335 Safeguards for personnel protection  National
Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.399 Definitions applicable to this subpart  National
Interpretations Acceptability of using web based electrical training 07/24/2014National
Interpretations Acceptable Job-Made extension cords.[1910.305] 06/17/1992National
Interpretations Acceptable uses of flexible temporary cords/cables on construction sites 01/16/2003National
Questions & Answers According to OSHA, are we allowed to use power strips to permanently power electronics like office computers? 04/13/2017National
Interpretations All electrical equipment must be approved.[1910.399] 08/24/1993National
Employee News Articles An Education on Electrical Safety  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); 03/22/2005National
Interpretations Appropriate safety practices for the removal of electrical meters. 08/03/1999National
Interpretations Approval of employee-furnished equipment for use in hazardous locations; definition of "electric utilization equipment." [1910.303; 1910.303(b)(1); 1910.399] 07/24/2006National
Interpretations Approval of temporary power for a construction site.[1926.403(a)] 01/08/1992National
Interpretations Approved and Acceptable equipment has been determined to be safe by a qualified electrical testing laboratory.[1926.403] 01/07/1992National
Questions & Answers Arc flash -- What are the PPE requirements when an arc flash hazard exists? Deenergizing power is not an option. 03/19/2015National
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