Has TDLR adopted standards that specifically address electrical safety in the workplace?
No. The Electrical Safety and Licensing Act does not authorize TDLR to adopt electrical safety standards that specifically address electrical safety in the workplace. However, upon reviewing safety concerns presented by representatives of the electrical industry, the Department (under advisement from the Electrical Advisory Board) recommends adherence to electrical safety practices established in the NFPA70E as a “best practice” guide for all state licensed electricians. For additional information regarding safety in the workplace, contact the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at http://www.osha.gov/ or the Texas Workforce Commission at http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/wc/services/oshcon.html.
No. The Electrical Safety and Licensing Act did not authorize TDLR to adopt electrical safety standards that specifically address electrical safety in the workplace. However, upon reviewing safety concerns presented by representatives of the electrical industry, TDLR, under advisement from the Electrical Advisory Board, recommends adherence to electrical safety practices established in the NFPA70E as a “best practice” guide for all state licensed electricians. For additional information regarding safety in the workplace, contact the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the Texas Workforce Commission.
