1926.351(b)(2): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1926.351(b)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 8 times in the last 3 years, in 8 inspections, with $8,125 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1926.351(b) Welding cables and connectors (26 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.351(b)(2) is one requirement inside 1926.351 Arc welding and cutting, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart J). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(2) Only cable free from repair or splices for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder is connected shall be used, except that cables with standard insulated connectors or with splices whose insulating quality is equal to that of the cable are permitted. 8 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.351.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
- OSHA's General Industry standard requires damaged welding leads to be replaced and not to be repaired. (2005-04-05)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.351(b) Welding cables and connectors 26 citations
- 1926.351(b)(4) 14 citations
- 1926.351(b)(3)
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.351 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.