This document from OSHA outlines safety regulations for gas welding and cutting. It states that compressed gas cylinders must have valves secured and be secured upright during transport and storage. It also requires that oxygen and fuel gas hoses be inspected at the start of each shift and defective hoses removed from service. Welding and cutting operations must be shielded to protect employees from arc rays whenever possible. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment must also be immediately available in the work area.

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2. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA ADMINISTRATION
Subpart J – Welding and Cutting
1926.350 Gas welding and cutting
1926.350(a) Transporting, moving, and storing
compressed gas cylinders. (1) “Valve protection caps
shall be in place and secured.”
1926.350(a)(4) “When cylinders are transported by
powered vehicles, they shall be secured in a vertical
position.”
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5. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA ADMINISTRATION
Subpart J – Welding and Cutting
1926.350 Gas welding and cutting
1926.350(a)(6) “Unless cylinders are firmly secured
on a special carrier intended for this purpose,
regulators shall be removed and valve protection caps
put in place before cylinders are moved.”
1926.350(a)(9) “Compressed gas cylinders shall be
secured in an upright position at all times except, if
necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders
are actually being hoisted or carried.”
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11. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA ADMINISTRATION
Subpart J – Welding and Cutting
1926.350 Gas welding and cutting
1926.350(a)(10) “Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be
separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible
materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance
of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet
high having a fire-resistant rating of at least one-half
hour.”
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16. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA ADMINISTRATION
Subpart J – Welding and Cutting
1926.350 Gas welding and cutting
1926.350(f)(2) “When parallel sections of oxygen and
fuel gas hose are taped together, not more than 4 inches
out of 12 inches shall be covered by tape.”
1926.350(f)(3) “All hose in use, carrying acetylene,
oxygen, natural or manufactured fuel gas, or any gas or
substance which may ignite or enter into combustion,
or be in any way harmful to employees, shall be
inspected at the beginning of each work shift. Defective
hose shall be removed from service.”

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18. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA ADMINISTRATION
Subpart J – Welding and Cutting
1926.350 Gas welding and cutting
1926.351(b)(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 insulating connectors or with splices whose
insulating quality is equal to that of the cable are permitted.”
1926.351(e) “Whenever practicable, all arc welding and
cutting operations shall be shielded by noncombustible or
flameproof screens which will protect employees and other
persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the
arc.”

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20. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA ADMINISTRATION
Subpart J – Welding and Cutting
1926.352 Fire prevention
1926.352(d) “Suitable fire extinguishing equipment
shall be immediately available in the work area and
shall be maintained in a state of readiness for instant
use.”
1926.352(i) Drums containers, or hollow structures
which have contained toxic or flammable substances
shall before welding, cutting, or heating is undertaken
on them either be filled with water or thoroughly
cleaned of such substances and ventilated and tested….

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