1910.66(e)(9): Emergency planning
Key takeaways
- 1910.66(e)(9) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart F).
- Related part: 1910.66(e)(2)(iii).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.66(e)(9) ("Emergency planning") is one requirement inside 1910.66 Powered platforms for building maintenance, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart F). 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
(9) Emergency planning. A written emergency action plan shall be developed and implemented for each kind of working platform operation. This plan shall explain the emergency procedures which are to be followed in the event of a power failure, equipment failure or other emergencies which may be encountered. The plan shall also explain that employees inform themselves about the building emergency escape routes, procedures and alarm systems before operating a platform. Upon initial assignment and whenever the plan is changed the employer shall review with each employee those parts of the plan which the employee must know to protect himself or herself in the event of an emergency.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.66.
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.66(e)(2)(iii)
- 1910.66(e)(3) Roof guarding
- 1910.66(e)(2)(iv)
- 1910.66(e)(2)(i)
- 1910.66(e)(2) Tie-in guides
- 1910.66(e) Powered platform installations—Affected parts of buildings
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.66 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly
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