STD 01-15-001 - Telecommunication Work

This STD provides clarification for 29 CFR 1910.268(a)(2)(i) and (3) - Telecommunications; clarification of "Operations Which Involve Construction Work" as related to telecommunication work. Old STD number: 1-15.1 - Clarification Of "Operations Which Involve Construction Work" as Related to Telecommunication Work.

Paragraph 1910.268(a)(2)(i) states, "These standards do not apply to construction work as defined in Section 1910.12. " Paragraph 1910.268(a)(3) states, "Operations or conditions not specifically covered by this section are subject to all the applicable standards contained in this Part 1910. See Section 1910.5(c). Operations which involve construction work, as defined in Section 1910.12 are subject to all the applicable standards contained in Part 1926 of this chapter" Requests for clarification have been received as to the intent of these statements on construction work as they relate to telecommunication work. The intent of these two paragraphs is to indicate that all construction activity performed by the telecommunication industry (and for that matter, any industry) would be governed by the rules and regulations of 29 CFR 1926.

Also reference STD 01-15-004 - Metal Manhole Ladders used in Telecommunications, CFR 158 - Telecommunications, 29 CFR 1910.268, CFR 158A - Telecommunications, 29 CFR 1910.268(f)(3), and CFR 11A - Telecommunications. Additional resources and information can be found on the safety and health topics page.