1910.165(d)(3): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1910.165(d)(3) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart L).
- OSHA cited it 3 times in the last 3 years, in 3 inspections, with $4,256 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.165(d) Maintenance and testing (35 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.165(d)(3) is one requirement inside 1910.165 Employee alarm systems, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart L). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(3) The employer shall maintain or replace power supplies as often as is necessary to assure a fully operational condition. Back-up means of alarm, such as employee runners or telephones, shall be provided when systems are out of service. 3 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.165.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Employee emergency alarm systems. (1991-01-23)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.165(d) Maintenance and testing 35 citations
- 1910.165(d)(1) 28 citations
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.165 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-22
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.