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Which items must not be used to carry welding current?

Chains, wire ropes, cranes, hoists and elevators.

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  1. Chains, wire ropes, cranes, hoists and elevators ✔
  2. Copper cable
  3. Insulated work lead

Why: Hoisting gear is not built to carry heavy current and can fail or arc. OSHA bans using chains, wire ropes, cranes, hoists and elevators for welding current.

Huh, didn't know that: OSHA also bars using pipelines as a permanent part of a work-lead circuit.

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Answer: Chains, wire ropes, cranes, hoists and elevators. Hoisting gear is not built to carry heavy current and can fail or arc. OSHA bans using chains, wire ropes, cranes, hoists and elevators for welding current.

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.254 Arc welding and cutting www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.254
    Chains, wire ropes, cranes, hoists, and elevators shall not be used to carry welding current.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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