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Data record gloss.incident-energy.osha1910-269.estimate-duty

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Under 29 CFR 1910.269, the employer makes a reasonable estimate of the incident heat energy to which each employee exposed to hazards from electric arcs would be exposed; the estimate is the basis for the arc-rated protection the section then requires. The duty is stated in paragraph (l)(8)(ii).

Provenance29 CFR 1910.269 supports data record gloss.incident-energy.osha1910-269.estimate-duty, which is cited on the entry Incident energy.SOURCE29 CFR 1910.26929 CFR 1910.269Regulation, clause (l)(8)(ii)DATA RECORDgloss.incident-energy.osha1910-269.estimate-dutygloss.incident-energy.os..Verified 2026-10-28ENTRYIncident energyIncident energyNo revisions
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Source29 CFR 1910.269Regulation, clause (l)(8)(ii)
Data recordgloss.incident-energy.osha1910-269.estimate-dutyVerified 2026-10-28
EntryIncident energyNo revisions
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Incident energy (Glossary)
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Standard scope
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29 CFR 1910.269, current edition, clause (l)(8)(ii), 1910.269 - Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution (with Appendices A to G; Appendix B, Working on Exposed Energized Parts), OSHA. Regulation text. Agency copy of 29 CFR 1910.269
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  • 29 CFR 1910.269, paragraphs (l)(8)(i) and (l)(8)(ii) (the ellipsis drops the item numeral) (eCFR current as of 2026-10-26).
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    "The employer shall assess the workplace to identify employees exposed to hazards from flames or from electric arcs. [...] For each employee exposed to hazards from electric arcs, the employer shall make a reasonable estimate of the incident heat energy to which the employee would be exposed."

    29 CFR 1910.269, paragraphs (l)(8)(i) and (l)(8)(ii) (the ellipsis drops the item numeral), eCFR current as of 2026-10-26. Agency copy of 29 CFR 1910.269

    The current standard governs; this passage is a public-domain description of the practice dated eCFR current as of 2026-10-26.

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