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OSHA Regulations for the Electrical Industry

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed a set of standards for the electrical industry and its unique workplaces.

  1. OSHA

    • OSHA is a branch of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for setting national standards governing safety and health in many different workplaces. Since the electrical industry faces many dangers related to the use of electrical equipment, OSHA created a set of standards specifically for the industry.

    Scope

    • OSHA regulations for the electrical industry apply to a variety of work environments, including general industry, marine terminals, shipyards and construction sites. OSHA regulations developed for specific electrical work environments identify unique risks posed by electrical equipment in such settings and recommend a variety of solutions.

    Standards

    • OSHA standards for the electrical industry are divided into many different categories. A short list includes hazard recognition, accident prevention techniques, inspection guidelines, electrical fires, electrocution and machine guarding.

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