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// CODE SNIPPET

1926.960(b)(3) At Least Two Employees

OSHA 1926 Construction > V Electric Power Transmission and Distribution > 1926.960 Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts > 1926.960(b) General > 1926.960(b)(3) At Least Two Employees
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1926.960(b)(3)(i)

Except as provided in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section, at least two employees shall be present while any employees perform the following types of work:

1926.960(b)(3)(i)(A)

Installation, removal, or repair of lines energized at more than 600 volts,

1926.960(b)(3)(i)(B)

Installation, removal, or repair of deenergized lines if an employee is exposed to contact with other parts energized at more than 600 volts,

1926.960(b)(3)(i)(C)

Installation, removal, or repair of equipment, such as transformers, capacitors, and regulators, if an employee is exposed to contact with parts energized at more than 600 volts,

1926.960(b)(3)(i)(D)

Work involving the use of mechanical equipment, other than insulated aerial lifts, near parts energized at more than 600 volts, and

1926.960(b)(3)(i)(E)

Other work that exposes an employee to electrical hazards greater than, or equal to, the electrical hazards posed by operations listed specifically in paragraphs (b)(3)(i)(A) through (b)(3)(i)(D) of this section.

1926.960(b)(3)(ii)

Paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section does not apply to the following operations:

1926.960(b)(3)(ii)(A)

Routine circuit switching, when the employer can demonstrate that conditions at the site allow safe performance of this work,

1926.960(b)(3)(ii)(B)

Work performed with live-line tools when the position of the employee is such that he or she is neither within reach of, nor otherwise exposed to contact with, energized parts, and

1926.960(b)(3)(ii)(C)

Emergency repairs to the extent necessary to safeguard the general public.

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1926.960(b)(3) Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, At Least Two Employees
Except as provided in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section, at least two employees shall be present while any employees perform the following types ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > V Electric Power Transmission and Distribution > 1926.960 Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts > 1926.960(b) General > 1926.960(b)(3) At Least Two Employees
1926.960(b)(3)(ii) Electric Power Transmission and Distribution,
the position of the employee is such that he or she is neither within reach of, nor otherwise exposed to contact with, energized parts ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > V Electric Power Transmission and Distribution > 1926.960 Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts > 1926.960(b) General > 1926.960(b)(3) At Least Two Employees > 1926.960(b)(3)(ii)
1926.960(b)(3)(i)(A) Electric Power Transmission and Distribution,
Installation, removal, or repair of lines energized at more than 600 volts ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > V Electric Power Transmission and Distribution > 1926.960 Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts > 1926.960(b) General > 1926.960(b)(3) At Least Two Employees > 1926.960(b)(3)(i) > 1926.960(b)(3)(i)(A)
1926.960(b)(3)(i)(D) Electric Power Transmission and Distribution,
Work involving the use of mechanical equipment, other than insulated aerial lifts, near parts energized at more than 600 volts ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > V Electric Power Transmission and Distribution > 1926.960 Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts > 1926.960(b) General > 1926.960(b)(3) At Least Two Employees > 1926.960(b)(3)(i) > 1926.960(b)(3)(i)(D)
1926.960(b)(3)(ii)(A) Electric Power Transmission and Distribution,
Routine circuit switching, when the employer can demonstrate that conditions at the site allow safe performance of this work ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > V Electric Power Transmission and Distribution > 1926.960 Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts > 1926.960(b) General > 1926.960(b)(3) At Least Two Employees > 1926.960(b)(3)(ii) > 1926.960(b)(3)(ii)(A)
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