Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 7 - WELDING AND CUTTING GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING
Section R. 408.40747 - Maintenance of arc welding machines

(1) Spliced welding cable shall not be used within 10 feet (3.05 meters) of an arc welding machine.

(2) Equipment in need of repair that constitutes a safety hazard shall not be used or put in use until repairs are made by a knowledgeable employee or an outside service.

(3) Cut insulation on work and lead cable or exposed bare conductors of an arc welding machine shall be protected by electrical tape and shall be made watertight or the conductor shall be replaced. Splices shall be made by insulated welded joints or pressure connectors.

(4) An arc welding machine that has become wet shall be thoroughly dried and tested before use.