1910.332(b)(1): Electrical Safe Work Practice Training
Employees must be trained in and familiar with the safety-related electrical work practices in 1910.331 through 1910.335 that apply to their job assignments.
Key takeaways
- 1910.332(b)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 160 times in the last 3 years, in 160 inspections, with $766,969 in current penalties.
- 12 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: OH (17), CT (16), MI (15).
- Related part: 1910.332(b) Content of training (214 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) ("Practices addressed in this standard") is one requirement inside 1910.332 Training, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart S). 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
(1) Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by §§ 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments. 160 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.332.
Injuries linked to this rule
12 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.332(b)(1).
At approximately 4:20 a.m. on February 25, 2025, Employee #1 was working on an AirTrain switch electrical panel, attempting to replace blown fuses. During the task, the employee came into contact with energized components and received a 600-volt electric shock. Employee #1 was fatally electrocuted.
Full case list with employer, penalty, filters and download is part of OSHA Data (Purple Belt).
Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 71 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 | 31 |
Top states: OH (17), CT (16), MI (15), TX (10), NY (8)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GAGE TREE SERVICE LLC | CHUGIAK, AK | $99,308 |
| ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION USA INC. | NEWARK, NJ | $16,550 |
| PRODUCTS UNLIMITED, INC. | OMAHA, NE | $16,550 |
| VEHTEK SYSTEMS INC. | BOWLING GREEN, OH | $16,131 |
| ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $15,543 |
Free toolbox talk
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.332(b)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.332(b) Content of training 214 citations
- 1910.332(b)(2) Additional requirements for unqualified persons 35 citations
- 1910.332(b)(3) Additional requirements for qualified persons 19 citations
- 1910.332(b)(3)(i) 6 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What electrical training is required?
Training in the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to the employee's job.
Is being trained enough?
Employees must be both trained in and familiar with those practices.
Does every employee need the same training?
Training covers the practices that pertain to each employee's respective job assignment.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.332 (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 2026-10-20
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.