Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S 2007 Revision.pptVIP

Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S2007 Revision David Wallis Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S2007 Revision: Benefits Electrical hazards in the workplace pose a significant risk of injury or death to employees The revised standard will prevent 1 to 2 additional deaths per year Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S2007 Revision: Source The revised standard draws heavily from: NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements, 2000 Edition National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S2007 Revision: Background The final rule focuses on safety in the design and installation of electric equipment in the workplace. This is the first update of the installation requirements in the general industry electrical installation standard since 1981. Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S2007 Revision: Miscellaneous amendment The mandatory appendix to the general industry powered platform standard in Subpart F of 29 CFR 1910 refers to Subpart S rather than the 1971 NEC. Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S2007 Revision: History 1972—OSHA incorporated the 1971 NEC by reference. 1981—OSHA revised Subpart S to adopt requirements from NFPA 70E. 1990—OSHA adopts electrical safety-related work practices from NFPA 70E. 2007—OSHA updates electrical installation requirements based on NFPA 70E-2002. Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S 2007 Revision: Explanation of Final Rule Issues: Comments supporting the revision of Subpart S: The vast majority of the comments supported OSHA’s efforts to update the general industry electrical standards. OSHA should use the latest version of NFPA 70E or the NEC. Electrical Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S 2007 Revision: Explanation of Final Rule Issues: OSHA decided not to base the final rule as a whole on NFPA 70E-2004. Not in the rulemaking record. Inadequate public notice. Reproposal. With public rulemaking record su