Electrical (Construction) Compliance for General Manufacturing

29 CFR 1926.416 — Covers protection of construction workers from electrical hazards — energized parts, temporary wiring, GFCI on temp power, and extension cords.

All construction employers.

How Electrical (Construction) Applies to General Manufacturing

Manufacturing capital projects and contractor work fall under 1926.416; host coordination with plant LOTO is essential to prevent re-energization.

Key Requirements

  • No worker permitted to work near energized parts unless de-energized or guarded
  • Lockout/tagout of de-energized circuits before work
  • GFCI protection on all 15A/20A 125V outlets used by construction personnel (or assured equipment grounding program)
  • Cords, plugs, and receptacles inspected before use; damaged equipment removed from service
  • Qualified-person designation for energized electrical work

Most-Cited Violations

  • 1926.416(a)(1) — Worker working on or near unprotected energized parts
  • 1926.404(b)(1)(i) — No GFCI on temporary power
  • 1926.416(e)(1) — Damaged cords/cables in use
  • 1926.417 — No lockout/tagout of de-energized equipment

Typical fine range: $5,000–$16,550 per Serious citation. Electrocution is a Focus Four construction fatality and elevates to Willful ($50K–$165K) on contact incidents.

How SafetyNet Helps General Manufacturing Employers Comply with Electrical (Construction)

  • Gap Assessment — Third-party audit against 1926.416 with prioritized remediation roadmap.
  • On-Site Managed Services — Embedded certified safety professional running your Electrical (Construction) program day-to-day.
  • Citation Assistance — If you have received a 1926.416 citation, our consultants help with informal-conference negotiation and abatement.

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This page summarizes federal OSHA requirements. State-plan jurisdictions may have stricter requirements. Fine ranges are planning estimates; they are not legal advice. For a binding compliance assessment, contact a SafetyNet consultant.