1910.269(a)(2)(i): Training for Power Generation and Distribution Work
Employers must train every employee doing work under this section in the safety-related work practices, procedures and requirements that apply to their job. Training must also cover other safety practices related to their work, including emergency procedures such as pole-top and manhole rescue, and the degree of training depends on the risk to the employee.
Key takeaways
- 1910.269(a)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 20 times in the last 3 years, in 20 inspections, with $103,192 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: KY (3), HI (2), TX (2).
- Related part: 1910.269(a) General (48 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.269 Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. 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
(i) All employees performing work covered by this section shall be trained as follows: 20 citations
(A) Each employee shall be trained in, and familiar with, the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to his or her job assignments. Open (a)(2)(i)(a) 16 citations
(B) Each employee 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 his or her work and are necessary for his or her safety. 1 citations
(C) The degree of training shall be determined by the risk to the employee for the hazard involved. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.269.
Export the list: 20 inspections cited 1910.269(a)(2)(i) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.269(a)(2)(i).
On July 31, 2024, an employee working for an electrical contractor was shocked while replacing flood-damaged electrical cable. The employee died due to electrocution.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: KY (3), HI (2), TX (2), IA (2), NJ (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CALPINE CORPORATION | WILMINGTON, DE | $16,550 |
| AMPERSAND NEW YORK OPERATIONS CO, LLC | TROY, NY | $16,131 |
| PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $9,795 |
| CITY OF WEBSTER CITY | WEBSTER CITY, IA | $7,500 |
| BHI ENERGY POWER SERVICES | NEW SHARON, IA | $7,255 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.269(a)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.269(a) General 48 citations
- 1910.269(a)(2) Training 40 citations
- 1910.269(a)(2)(i)(A) 16 citations
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii) 8 citations
- 1910.269(a)(3) Information transfer 6 citations
- 1910.269(a)(2)(iv) 6 citations
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(E) 3 citations
- 1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(D) 2 citations
- 1910.269(a)(1) Application
- 1910.269(a)(1)(i)
- 1910.269(a)(1)(i)(A)
- 1910.269(a)(1)(i)(E)
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Frequently asked questions
Who must be trained under 1910.269?
All employees performing work covered by this section.
Does training include rescue?
Yes. It must include applicable emergency procedures, such as pole-top and manhole rescue, that relate to the employee's work.
How much training is required?
The degree of training is determined by the risk to the employee for the hazard involved.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.269 (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 2026-11-05
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.