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Safety and Health Topics Construction - Power Transmission and Distribution In Focus OSHA Alliances OSHA eTools Employees working on and around power transmission and distribution systems face grave dangers from electrocution, falls, and other serious hazards. Workers employed in the construction of these systems have a risk of between 17 and 23 deaths per thousand workers over a working lifetime of 45 years. These workers are not covered by the 1994 OSHA electric power generation standard that applies only to general industry. The following commonly asked questions link to resources that provide useful safety and health information about Power Transmission and Distribution. Where can I find information about Power Transmission and Distribution? Where can I find compliance information, including regulations and standards? Where can I find information about training courses related to Power Transmission and Distribution? Where can I find additional information? Related Safety and Health Topics Construction - Electrical Construction - Fall Protection Fall Protection Electrical Lockout/Tagout, Control of Hazardous Energy Recognition OSHA Summary Sheet. OSHA Priority Planning Process (1996), 1 page. Compliance OSHA Standards General Industry 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Construction 1926 Subpart V (Table of Contents) 1926.950 General Requirements 1926.951 Tools and protective equipment 1926.952 Mechanical equipment 1926.953 Material handling 1926.954 Grounding for protection of employees 1926.955 Overhead lines 1926.956 Underground lines 1926.957 Construction in energized substations 1926.958 External load helicopters 1926.959 Lineman's body belts, safety straps, and lanyards 1926.960 Definitions applicable to this subpart OSHA Directives CPL 2-1.38 Enforcement of the Electric Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Standard (2002, October 31), 253 KB PDF, 48 pages. Information to assist compliance personnel in performing inspections at electric power generation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment. What are the most common citations issued by OSHA compliance officers for this industry? Search for the most frequently cited Federal and State OSHA standards for this industry by SIC code and jurisdiction (Federal or by individual States). Enter your own SIC code, find a SIC code of interest by accessing the online SIC Manual, or use the following pre-selected SIC code (returns only citations issued by Federal OSHA): 162 - Heavy Construction, Except Highway and Street 1623 - Water, Sewer, Pipeline, and Communications and Power Line (SIC description for 1623) 491 - Electric Services 4911 - Electric Services (SIC description for 4911) OSHA Unified Agenda The OSHA Unified Agenda contains an entry on Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment (2002, December 9). Training The OSHA Office of Training and Education's OSHA Construction Industry Safety and Health Outreach Program (1996, May) contains a section on Power Transmission and Distribution. The occupational safety and health standard contained in this Subpart V applies to the construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment. Other OSHA Fact Sheet: Working Outdoors. OSHA (2003), 75 KB PDF, 2 pages. In Focus OSHA Alliances OSHA, Florida Institute for Safety and Construction Form Alliance. OSHA Trade News Release (2003, June 18), 2 pages. OSHA and Florida Atlantic University's Institute for Safety and Construction have formed an alliance designed to assist in identifying and removing safety hazards at construction sites. OSHA eTools Construction: Preventing Fatalities. OSHA (2001, January). Construction can be a safe occupation when workers are aware of the hazards, and an effective safety and health program is used. This eTool contains information that helps workers identify and control the hazards that cause the most serious construction-related injuries. A Spanish translation of this eTool is also available.  Safety and  Health Topics     Construction - Power Transmission and Distribution   Recognition   Compliance   Training   Other   Credits

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