1910.332(b)(2): Electrical Safety Training for Unqualified Workers
Employees covered by the electrical safety-related work practices rules who are not qualified persons must also be trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that are necessary for their safety.
Key takeaways
- 1910.332(b)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 35 times in the last 3 years, in 35 inspections, with $237,995 in current penalties.
- 4 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NE (4), TX (4), OK (4).
- Related part: 1910.332(b) Content of training (214 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2) ("Additional requirements for unqualified persons") 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
(2) Additional requirements for unqualified persons. Employees who are covered by paragraph (a) of this section but who are not qualified persons shall also be trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by §§ 1910.331 through 1910.335 but which are necessary for their safety. 35 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.332.
Injuries linked to this rule
4 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.332(b)(2).
At approximately 3:30 a.m. on December 8, 2024, an employee was delivering cattle feed at a private farm and operating the bulk feed truck discharge auger from the front ground controls. While raising and turning the discharge auger toward the rear of the truck, the…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: NE (4), TX (4), OK (4), MI (3), KY (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WEITSMAN SHREDDING LLC | OWEGO, NY | $39,013 |
| OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES, INC. | WEST HELENA, AR | $21,508 |
| S.J. SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $16,550 |
| SOUTHWEST ELECTRIC CO | SALLISAW, OK | $14,895 |
| RK POWER GENERATOR CORP | SAN JUAN, PR | $14,895 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.332(b)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.332(b) Content of training 214 citations
- 1910.332(b)(1) Practices addressed in this standard 160 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
Do unqualified workers need electrical safety training?
Yes. They must be trained in and familiar with electrically related safety practices necessary for their safety.
Does this go beyond the written rules?
Yes. It covers practices not specifically addressed by 1910.331 through 1910.335 but necessary for their safety.
Who is covered?
Employees covered by 1910.332(a) who are not qualified persons.
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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.