Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution-1910.269

1910.269(a)(2) Training
1910.269(a)(2)(i)
Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to their respective job assignments. Employees shall also be trained in and familiar with any other safety practices, including applicable emergency procedures (such as pole top and manhole rescue), that are not specifically addressed by this section but that are related to their work and are necessary for their safety.

1910.269(a)(2)(ii)
Qualified employees shall also be trained and competent in

1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(A)
The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment,

1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(B)
The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts,

1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(C)
The minimum approach distances specified in this section corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified employee will be exposed, and

1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(D)
The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment.

Note: For the purposes of this section, a person must have this training in order to be considered a qualified person

1910.269(a)(2)(iii)
The employer shall determine, through regular supervision and through inspections conducted on at least an annual basis, that each employee is complying with the safety-related work practices required by this section

1910.269(a)(2)(iv)
An employee shall receive additional training (or retraining) under any of the following conditions

1910.269(a)(2)(iv)(A)
If the supervision and annual inspections required by paragraph (a)(2)(iii) of this section indicate that the employee is not complying with the safety-related work practices required by this section, or

1910.269(a)(2)(iv)(B)
If new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures necessitate the use of safety-related work practices that are different from those which the employee would normally use, or

1910.269(a)(2)(iv)(C)
If he or she must employ safety-related work practices that are not normally used during his or her regular job duties.

Note: OSHA would consider tasks that are performed less often than once per year to necessitate retraining before the performance of the work practices involved.

1910.269(a)(2)(v)
The training required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be of the classroom or on-the-job type.

1910.269(a)(2)(vi)
The training shall establish employee proficiency in the work practices required by this section and shall introduce the procedures necessary for compliance with this section.

1910.269(a)(2)(vii)
The employer shall certify that each employee has received the training required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section. This certification shall be made when the employee demonstrates proficiency in the work practices involved and shall be maintained for the duration of the employee's employment.

Note: Employment records that indicate that an employee has received the required training are an acceptable means of meeting this requirement

1910.269(b)(1) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid training
When employees are performing work on or associated with exposed lines or equipment energized at 50 volts or more, persons trained in first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) shall be available as follows:

1910.269(b)(1)(i)
For field work involving two or more employees at a work location, at least two trained persons shall be available. However, only one trained person need be available if all new employees are trained in first aid, including CPR, within 3 months of their hiring dates.

1910.269(b)(1)(ii)
For fixed work locations such as generating stations, the number of trained persons available shall be sufficient to ensure that each employee exposed to electric shock can be reached within 4 minutes by a trained person. However, where the existing number of employees is insufficient to meet this requirement (at a remote substation, for example), all employees at the work location shall be trained

1910.269(c) Job briefing
The employer shall ensure that the employee in charge conducts a job briefing with the employees involved before they start each job. The briefing shall cover at least the following subjects: hazards associated with the job, work procedures involved, special precautions, energy source controls, and personal protective equipment requirements.

1910.269(c)(1)Number of briefings
If the work or operations to be performed during the work day or shift are repetitive and similar, at least one job briefing shall be conducted before the start of the first job of each day or shift. Additional job briefings shall be held if significant changes, which might affect the safety of the employees, occur during the course of the work

1910.269(c)(2) Extent of briefing
A brief discussion is satisfactory if the work involved is routine and if the employee, by virtue of training and experience, can reasonably be expected to recognize and avoid the hazards involved in the job. A more extensive discussion shall be conducted

1910.269(d)(2) General
1910.269(d)(2)(i)
The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections to ensure that, before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up, or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment is isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative

1910.269(d)(2)(vi)
The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:

1910.269(d)(2)(vi)(A)
Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace, and in the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control

1910.269(d)(2)(vi)(B)
Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure

1910.269(d)(2)(vi)(C)
All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be used shall be instructed about the procedures and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment that are locked out or tagged out

1910.269(d)(2)(vii)
When tagout systems are used, employees shall also be trained in the following limitations of tags:

1910.269(d)(2)(vii)(A)
Tags are essentially warning devices affixed to energy isolating devices and do not provide the physical restraint on those devices that is provided by a lock

1910.269(d)(2)(vii)(B)
When a tag is attached to an energy isolating means, it is not to be removed without authorization of the authorized person responsible for it, and it is never to be bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated

1910.269(d)(2)(vii)(C)
Tags must be legible and understandable by all authorized employees, affected employees, and all other employees whose work operations are or may be in the area, in order to be effective.

1910.269(d)(2)(vii)(D)
Tags and their means of attachment must be made of materials which will withstand the environmental conditions encountered in the workplace

1910.269(d)(2)(vii)(E)
Tags may evoke a false sense of security, and their meaning needs to be understood as part of the overall energy control program

1910.269(d)(2)(vii)(F)
Tags must be securely attached to energy isolating devices so that they cannot be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use

1910.269(d)(2)(viii)
Retraining shall be provided by the employer as follows:

1910.269(d)(2)(viii)(A)
Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment, or processes that present a new hazard or whenever there is a change in the energy control procedures

1910.269(d)(2)(viii)(B)
Retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection under paragraph (d)(2)(v) of this section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe, that there are deviations from or inadequacies in an employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures

1910.269(d)(2)(viii)(C)
The retraining shall reestablish employee proficiency and shall introduce new or revised control methods and procedures, as necessary

1910.269(d)(2)(ix)
The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training.

1910.269(e)(2) Training
Employees who enter enclosed spaces or who serve as attendants shall be trained in the hazards of enclosed space entry, in enclosed space entry procedures, and in enclosed space rescue procedures.

Note 2: Employees undergoing training are not considered "qualified employees" for the purposes of this provision. Unqualified employees (including trainees) are required to use fall protection any time they are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground.

1910.269(l)(6)(ii)
The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to the hazards of flames or electric arcs in the hazards involved.

1910.269(o)(2)(ii)
Employees shall be trained in safe work practices upon their initial assignment to the test area, with periodic reviews and updates provided as required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

1910.269(q)(3)(i)
Before using or supervising the use of the live-line bare-hand technique on energized circuits, employees shall be trained in the technique and in the safety requirements of paragraph (q)(3) of this section. Employees shall receive refresher training as required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

1910.269(r)(1)(vi)
Line-clearance tree-trimming work may not be performed when adverse weather conditions make the work hazardous in spite of the work practices required by this section. Each employee performing line-clearance tree trimming work in the aftermath of a storm or under similar emergency conditions shall be trained in the special hazards related to this type of work.

Note: Thunderstorms in the immediate vicinity, high winds, snow storms, and ice storms are examples of adverse weather conditions that are presumed to make line-clearance tree trimming work too hazardous to perform safely.

1910.269(v)(11)(vii)
The employer shall ensure that employees who work in coal- or ash-handling conveyor areas are trained and knowledgeable in conveyor operation and in the requirements of paragraphs (v)(11)(viii) through (v)(11)(xii) of this section.

Line-clearance tree trimmer." An employee who, through related training or on-the-job experience or both, is familiar with the special techniques and hazards involved in line-clearance tree trimming.

Note 1: An employee who is regularly assigned to a line-clearance tree-trimming crew and who is undergoing on-the-job training and who, in the course of such training, has demonstrated an ability to perform duties safely at his or her level of training and who is under the direct supervision of a line-clearance tree trimmer is considered to be a line-clearance tree trimmer for the performance of those duties.

Note 2: A line-clearance tree trimmer is not considered to be a "qualified employee" under this section unless he or she has the training required for a qualified employee under paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section. However, under the electrical safety-related work practices standard in Subpart S of this Part, a line-clearance tree trimmer is considered to be a "qualified employee". Tree trimming performed by such "qualified employees" is not subject to the electrical safety-related work practice requirements contained in 1910.331 through 1910.335 of this Part. (See also the note following 1910.332(b)(3) of this Part for information regarding the training an employee must have to be considered a qualified employee under 1910.331 through 1910.335 of this part.)

"Qualified employee (qualified person)." One knowledgeable in the construction and operation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution equipment involved, along with the associated hazards.

Note 1: An employee must have the training required by paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section in order to be considered a qualified employee.