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OSHA says welding cables with splices within what distance of the electrode holder shall not be used?

10 feet.

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  1. 3 feet
  2. 10 feet ✔
  3. 30 feet

Why: The cable near the holder gets handled and flexed the most, so a splice there is more likely to wear through. OSHA says not to use cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the holder.

Huh, didn't know that: OSHA also says a welder should not coil or loop the electrode cable around parts of the body.

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Answer: 10 feet. The cable near the holder gets handled and flexed the most, so a splice there is more likely to wear through. OSHA says not to use cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the holder.

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.254 Arc welding and cutting www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.254
    Cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the holder shall not be used.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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