Electrical Safety

As a safety leader, you're the frontline defense against workplace electrical hazards. OSHA’s electrical standards (29 CFR 1910 Subpart S) are more than regulations—they're your toolkit for preventing injuries, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety.

Electricity is a universal hazard. Whether your team works directly with high-voltage systems or indirectly near energized equipment, the risks—shock, arc flash, electrocution, and fire—are real. Your role is to ensure every worker, from apprentice to office staff, is protected.

Covered employers should consider the following key responsibilities (not all-inclusive):

• Use hazard-free, properly labeled/listed equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Understand the difference between qualified and unqualified employees regarding electrical safety-related work practices.
• Train employees according to the requirements in 1910.332.
• Be familiar with OSHA’s lockout/tagout procedures for safely deenergizing electrical circuits.

By aligning your safety program with OSHA’s electrical standards, you reduce risk, improve compliance, and protect lives.