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Welding and cutting are construction operations that can present a variety of hazards, including fire, explosion, toxic atmospheres, ultraviolet radiation, and electric shock. For that reason, every aspect of welding and cutting is covered under OSHA's construction regulations. Even workers who are not "welders" as such must be aware of the hazards in handling fuel cylinders and in being near a welding or cutting work area.


  
 
 
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TypeTitleDateState
Interpretations01/06/1992 - 1926.52 - Welding and Noise in confined space01/06/1992National
Interpretations01/13/1998 - Arc welding from suspended scaffolds: feasibility of grounding.01/13/1998National
Interpretations01/19/2005 - 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7), securing compressed gas cylinders - rational for and hazards addressed by the requirement.[1926.350; 1926.350(a)1926.350(a)(7); 1926.350(a)(1); 1926.350(a)(9); 1926.350(a)(6); 1926.350(a)(11); 1926.350(a)(12)]01/19/2005National
Interpretations04/02/1993 - 1926.351 - Frame grounding of arc welding machines.04/02/1993National
Directives10/30/1978 - STD 3-8.1 - Welding, Cutting or Heating of Metals Coated with Lead-Bearing Paint07/09/2003National
Interpretations12/04/1995 - Welding, cutting, and heating near flammables.[1926.352(c)]12/04/1995National
Interpretations12/31/1998 - Definition of "in storage" and clarification of the requirements for intermittent use of gas cylinders.12/31/1998National
Violations2006 Violations Summary for Welding and Cutting - Construction (PDF) National
Violations2008 Violations Summary for Welding and Cutting - Construction (PDF) National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.350 Gas welding and cutting National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.351 Arc welding and cutting National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.353 Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting, and heating National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.354 Welding, cutting, and heating in way of preservative coatings National
Questions & AnswersThe OSHA regs state that welding gas containers must be separated. Is there a way these containers, if the only two on site are oxygen and acetylene secured on a proper cart with caps and shutoffs, can be left on the cart when not in use?02/01/2006National
Regulatory AnalysisWelding and Cutting (Construction) National