Section 325.62125. Power transmission and distribution.

(1) The occupational health standards contained in these rules apply to the construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment.

(2)    As used in this rule, the term “construction“ includes the erection of new electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment, and the alteration, conversion, and improvement of existing electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment.

(3)   Existing electric transmission and distribution lines and electrical equipment shall be modified to conform to the requirements of applicable standards, if work as described in R 325.62125(2) is to be performed on such lines or equipment.

(4)    The standards in Construction Safety Standard Part 16 ‘Power Transmission and Distribution,’ provide minimum requirements for safety and health. Employers may require

compliance  with  additional  standards  that  are  not   in  conflict  with  Construction  Safety Standard Part 16 ‘Power Transmission and Distribution,’ as referenced in R 325.62102.

(5)   The employer shall provide emergency procedures and first aid training or require that the employees are knowledgeable and proficient in both of the following:

(a)   Procedures involving emergency situations.

(b)   First aid fundamentals including resuscitation.

(6)     In lieu of R 325.62125(5) regarding first aid requirements, the employer may comply with the provisions of Construction Safety Standard Part 1 ‘General Rules,’ as referenced in R 325.62102.

(7)     Sanitation   facilities  shall   comply  with  the   requirements  of  Construction   Safety Standard Part 1 ‘General Rules,’ as referenced in R 325.62102.

History: 2014 AACS.