For electrical utilities, which OSHA sections apply?

• A. 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V
• B. 1910 Subpart S and 1926 Subpart Z
• C. 1926 Subpart S and 1926 Subpart L
• D. 1910.1000 and 1926 Subpart D

Answer: (A)

Electrical utilities operate in both ongoing workplace operations and construction-like activities, so OSHA safety standards for utilities come from both general industry and construction rules. The rule that directly covers electric power generation, transmission, and distribution workplaces is the 1910.269 standard. It lays out the procedures, protective equipment, insulation, testing, lockout/tagout, arc-flash analysis, and other controls needed to manage hazards when working with electrical systems in utility environments.

When construction-type work is involved—installing, repairing, or modifying electrical systems on a site—the construction-specific rules in 1926 Subpart V apply. This portion of OSHA’s standards addresses electrical safety during construction activities, including working around energized lines, deenergizing procedures, proper use of insulating equipment, and coordinating multiple crews.

Together, these two sections cover the typical scope of electrical utility work. Other option groupings don’t align with how utilities are regulated for electrical safety, since they focus on different domains or mis-match the construction versus general industry context.