What does CFR 1910 cover?

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To assist the employer in identifying which General Industry Standards apply to them, questions regarding the subparts and subsequent standards are provided to help the employer identify which are applicable to them.

What are the four major divisions of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S?

This subpart addresses electrical safety requirements that are necessary for the practical safeguarding of employees in their workplaces and is divided into four major divisions as follows:

1910.301(a) Design safety standards for electrical systems.
1910.301(b)
1910.301(c)
1910.301(d)
1910.301(e)

What does CFR 1910 mean?

This is where that mouthful of letters and numbers comes from: 29 CFR 1910 just means “Title 29 of the CFR, Part 1910.” This collection of regulations is often referred to as OSHA’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

What is the general industry Subpart for PPE?

29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I, Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry.

What type of installations are not covered by Subpart S?

This section does not apply to:

Generation, transmission, and distribution installations (reference the standard on electric power generation, transmission, and distribution );
Installations of communication equipment (reference the standard on telecommunications );

What are OSHA’s electrical standards based on?

OSHA’s electrical standards are based on the National Fire Protection Association Standards NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces. OSHA also has electrical safety standards for the construction industry, in 29 CFR 1926, Subpart K.

What does Subpart D in the OSHA standards cover?

(a) Scope. This subpart applies to all general industry workplaces. It covers all walking-working surfaces unless specifically excluded by an individual section of this subpart. (b) Definitions.

What is the difference between 29 CFR 1910 and 1926?

OSHA 1910 vs OSHA 1926 To put it simply, the OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations detail general industry safety regulations and apply to most worksites. Alternately, the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards focus on the construction industry, and identify the specific work-related risks associated with it.

What topics does 1910 Subpart G cover?

1910 Subpart G – Occupational Health and Environmental Control, including ventilation and noise exposure.

Which subpart of 29 CFR Part 1910 covers PPE selection?

1910 Subpart I –
1910 Subpart I – Personal Protective Equipment | Occupational Safety and Health Administration.