BOP Program Statement 1614.01 § 28

OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart Q addresses requirements for welding, cutting, and

brazing in general industry environments. Refer to 29 CFR 1926 for construction-related

activities.

All welders must receive training regarding proper safety precautions prior to conducting any

welding operations.

Appropriate PPE must be provided.

Mechanical ventilation must be provided when cutting and welding operations are conducted in

any of the following areas:

 Spaces with less than 10,000 cubic feet per welding machine

 Rooms/areas with a ceiling less than 16 feet

 Confined spaces

The ventilation must be at the minimum rate of 2,000 cubic feet per minute per welding machine,

except where local exhaust hoods and booths are used in accordance with the OSHA standard

1910.252(c)(2).

Respiratory protection may be used in lieu of mechanical ventilation with the approval of the SA.

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Other personnel exposed to the same atmosphere as the welders must be protected from the

hazards associated with welding operations.

Welding cables and insulation must be undamaged and cable terminals must be guarded from

accidental contact.

In arc welding operations, cables with splices within 10 feet of the holder must not be used. The

welder must not coil or loop welding electrode cable around parts of their body. Cables with

damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors must be replaced.

All regulators and hoses must be checked daily for damage or worn parts.

On oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment, a flashback arrestor must be installed between the

regulator and hoses of both tanks.

Where a cylinder is designed to accept a cap, valve protection caps must always be in place,

hand-tight, except when cylinders are in use or are connected for use.

Cylinders on welding equipment being stored and not in use must have the regulator

disconnected and valve protection caps in place.