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welding-suspension-rope-insulation-minimum-extent

What is the paragraph citation for welding-suspension-rope-insulation-minimum-extent?

For welding-suspension-rope-insulation-minimum-extent, paragraph citation is 1926.451(f)(17)(ii); type of requirement is minimum length; value (imperial) is 4 feet; value (metric) is 1.2 m; applies to is the suspension wire rope when performing welding from suspended scaffolds, recorded from its source on 2026-09-01; source re-checked 2026-09-14.

(17) To reduce the possibility of welding current arcing through the suspension wire rope when performing welding from suspended scaffolds, the following precautions shall be taken, as applicable: (i) An insulated thimble shall be used to attach each suspension wire rope to its hanging support (such as cornice hook or outrigger). Excess suspension wire rope and any additional independent lines from grounding shall be insulated; (ii) The suspension wire rope shall be covered with insulating material extending at least 4 feet (1.2 m) above the hoist.

ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01

Requirement ID
welding-suspension-rope-insulation-minimum-extent our reading
Paragraph citation
1926.451(f)(17)(ii) our reading
Type of requirement
minimum length our reading
Value (imperial)
4 feet verified
Value (metric)
1.2 m verified
Applies to
the suspension wire rope when performing welding from suspended scaffolds verified
Regulation section heading
Use verified
Sourceecfr.gov
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DatasetEvery numeric dimensional tolerance and safety factor in OSHA's scaffold general requirements (29 CFR 1926.451)

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Regulation section heading

(f) Use.

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