1910.252(a)(2)(xiii): Management Duties for Cutting and Welding Safety
Management must take responsibility for safe cutting and welding on its property by setting up areas and procedures for cutting and welding based on fire potential, designating a person to authorize cutting and welding in areas not designed for it, insisting that cutters, welders and their supervisors are suitably trained, and telling contractors about flammable materials or hazardous conditions they may not know about.
Key takeaways
- 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Q).
- OSHA cited it 28 times in the last 3 years, in 28 inspections, with $103,178 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TX (4), VT (3), NY (2).
- Related part: 1910.252(a) Fire prevention and protection (192 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii) ("Management") is one requirement inside 1910.252 General requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart Q). It includes 4 sub-paragraphs. 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
(xiii) Management. Management shall recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting and welding equipment on its property and: 28 citations
(A) Based on fire potentials of plant facilities, establish areas for cutting and welding, and establish procedures for cutting and welding, in other areas. Open (a)(2)(xiii)(a) 4 citations
(B) Designate an individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations in areas not specifically designed for such processes. 1 citations
(C) Insist that cutters or welders and their supervisors are suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment and the safe use of the process. Open (a)(2)(xiii)(c) 16 citations
(D) Advise all contractors about flammable materials or hazardous conditions of which they may not be aware. 3 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.252.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii).
At 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2024, Employee #1 was inside a large section of HVAC duct applying Design Polymerics DP 2590 Duct Liner Spray Adhesive to repairsagging insulation. After completing the adhesive application, Employee #1 used a Talon pin welder to secure the insulation.…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: TX (4), VT (3), NY (2), AL (2), PA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KIRK WILLIAMS COMPANY INC. | GROVE CITY, OH | $16,550 |
| ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. | DALEVILLE, VA | $16,285 |
| KOMMERLING USA, INC. | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $12,500 |
| BURLINGTON SUBARU, INC. | BURLINGTON, VT | $11,614 |
| BOYCE EXCAVATING CO., INC. | SLATE HILL, NY | $11,585 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.252(a) Fire prevention and protection 192 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2) Special precautions 138 citations
- 1910.252(a)(3) Welding or cutting containers 40 citations
- 1910.252(a)(3)(i) Used containers 33 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(vii) Relocation of combustibles 28 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(vi) Prohibited areas 20 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C) 19 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C) 16 citations
- 1910.252(a)(1) Basic precautions 14 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(iii) Fire watch 13 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(iv) Authorization 13 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(ii) Fire extinquishers 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who authorizes welding outside designated areas?
An individual designated by management as responsible for authorizing cutting and welding in areas not specifically designed for it.
What must management tell contractors?
About flammable materials or hazardous conditions they may not be aware of.
Who must be trained?
Cutters or welders and their supervisors, in the safe operation of their equipment and safe use of the process.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.252 (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 2026-10-21
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.