1910.269(c)(1): Job Briefing Before Each Job
When assigning a job, employers must give the employee in charge all available information related to existing characteristics and conditions required by paragraph (a)(4). Employers must also make sure the employee in charge holds a job briefing meeting paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3) and (c)(4) with the employees involved before each job starts.
Key takeaways
- 1910.269(c)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 16 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $62,430 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MA (4), TX (3), CO (2).
- Related part: 1910.269(c) Job briefing (29 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.269(c)(1) ("Before each job") is one requirement inside 1910.269 Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). It includes 2 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
(1) Before each job. 16 citations
(i) In assigning an employee or a group of employees to perform a job, the employer shall provide the employee in charge of the job with all available information that relates to the determination of existing characteristics and conditions required by paragraph (a)(4) of this section. 3 citations
(ii) The employer shall ensure that the employee in charge conducts a job briefing that meets paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this section with the employees involved before they start each job. Open (c)(1)(ii) 13 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.269.
Export the list: 16 inspections cited 1910.269(c)(1) 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(c)(1).
At 1:30 p.m. on June 19, 2024, an employee was electrocuted while accomplishing maintenance on a 7.2kV distribution line. The employee was killed.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: MA (4), TX (3), CO (2), PA (1), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER INC. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $16,550 |
| THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY | KENT, OH | $16,500 |
| DEXTER FORTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. | COALING, AL | $9,598 |
| RIO GRANDE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. | MARATHON, TX | $8,511 |
| AMPERSAND NEW YORK OPERATIONS CO, LLC | TROY, NY | $6,452 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.269(c)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.269(c) Job briefing 29 citations
- 1910.269(c)(1)(ii) 13 citations
- 1910.269(c)(2) Subjects to be covered 6 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 information must the employee in charge receive?
All available information that relates to the existing characteristics and conditions required by paragraph (a)(4).
When must the job briefing happen?
Before the employees start each job.
Who conducts the job briefing?
The employee in charge of 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.