Electrical safety in construction - Minnesota

Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) has adopted most OSHA standards by reference, and includes some additional standards. For electrical safety in construction, MNOSHA has adopted its own requirements related to lockout devices that it states are in addition to 29 CFR 1926.417. The rule specifies requirements for lockout devices in regard to:

• Electrical power disconnect;
• Pneumatic and hydraulic lines;
• Spring tension mechanisms;
• Suspended mechanisms; and
• Individual lockouts.

The full rule, M.A.R. 5207.0600, as well as the full safety standard for construction, M.A.R. Chapter 5207, can be found at the links below.

Related information

• Electrical safety for construction activities

Citations

• MAR Chapter 5207 – Standards for Construction
• MAR 5207.0600 – Lockout devices
• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K — Electrical