1910.269(c)(2): Job Briefing Topics
The job briefing for electric power work must cover at least five subjects: the hazards of the job, the work procedures involved, special precautions, energy-source controls, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Key takeaways
- 1910.269(c)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 6 times in the last 3 years, in 6 inspections, with $26,850 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.269(c) Job briefing (29 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.269(c)(2) ("Subjects to be covered") is one requirement inside 1910.269 Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). 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
(2) Subjects to be covered. 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. 6 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.269.
Export the list: 6 inspections cited 1910.269(c)(2) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.269(c)(2).
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.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.269(c)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.269(c) Job briefing 29 citations
- 1910.269(c)(1) Before each job 16 citations
- 1910.269(c)(1)(ii) 13 citations
- 1910.269(c)(4) Extent of briefing 2 citations
- 1910.269(c)(4)(ii) 2 citations
- 1910.269(c)(4)(ii)(B) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must a job briefing cover under 1910.269(c)(2)?
At least the hazards of the job, work procedures, special precautions, energy-source controls, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Can the briefing skip any of the listed subjects?
No. The rule says the briefing shall cover at least all of these subjects.
Can a briefing cover more than these topics?
Yes. The listed subjects are the minimum, so crews can add anything else that matters for the job.
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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 2026-11-01
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.