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Data record gloss.qualified-person.osha1910-269.qualified-employee

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Under 29 CFR 1910.269, a qualified employee is one knowledgeable in the construction and operation of the electric power generation, transmission and distribution equipment involved and its hazards, who has also been trained and found competent in distinguishing exposed live parts, determining their nominal voltage, keeping the minimum approach distances, using precautionary techniques and protective equipment, and recognizing and controlling the electrical hazards of the work. The definition sits in paragraph (x) and the competence list in paragraph (a)(2)(ii); paragraph (a)(2)(viii) requires demonstrated proficiency before the training counts as complete.

Provenance29 CFR 1910.269 supports data record gloss.qualified-person.osha1910-269.qualified-employee, which is cited on the entry Qualified person.SOURCE29 CFR 1910.26929 CFR 1910.269Regulation, clause (a)(2)(ii)DATA RECORDgloss.qualified-person.osha1910-269.qualified-employeegloss.qualified-person.o..Verified 2026-10-28ENTRYQualified personQualified personNo revisions
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Source29 CFR 1910.269Regulation, clause (a)(2)(ii)
Data recordgloss.qualified-person.osha1910-269.qualified-employeeVerified 2026-10-28
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Qualified person (Glossary)
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29 CFR 1910.269, current edition, clause (a)(2)(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, paragraph (a)(2)(ii), the lead-in and items (A), (B), (C) and (E) joined as the regulation reads; the ellipsis drops item (D), the proper use of precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools (eCFR current as of 2026-10-26).
    Read the reference passage
    "Each qualified employee shall also be trained and competent in: (A) The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment, (B) The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts, (C) The minimum approach distances specified in this section corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified employee will be exposed and the skills and techniques necessary to maintain those distances, [...] and (E) The recognition of electrical hazards to which the employee may be exposed and the skills and techniques necessary to control or avoid these hazards."

    29 CFR 1910.269, paragraph (a)(2)(ii), the lead-in and items (A), (B), (C) and (E) joined as the regulation reads; the ellipsis drops item (D), the proper use of precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools, 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.

  • 29 CFR 1910.269, paragraph (a)(2)(ii), the note (eCFR current as of 2026-10-26).
    Read the reference passage
    "For the purposes of this section, a person must have the training required by paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section to be considered a qualified person."

    29 CFR 1910.269, paragraph (a)(2)(ii), the note, 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.

  • 29 CFR 1910.269, paragraph (a)(2)(viii) (eCFR current as of 2026-10-26).
    Read the reference passage
    "The employer shall ensure that each employee has demonstrated proficiency in the work practices involved before that employee is considered as having completed the training required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section."

    29 CFR 1910.269, paragraph (a)(2)(viii), 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.

  • 29 CFR 1910.269, paragraph (x), definition of "qualified employee (qualified person)" (eCFR current as of 2026-10-26).
    Read the reference passage
    "Qualified employee (qualified person). An employee (person) knowledgeable in the construction and operation of the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution equipment involved, along with the associated hazards."

    29 CFR 1910.269, paragraph (x), definition of "qualified employee (qualified person)", 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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