Electric shock from welding and cutting equipment can result in death or severe burns. Additionally, serious injury can occur if the welder falls as a result of the shock.
All of the following are electrically energized when the power is “on”: the welding circuit (including the electrode and workpiece), input power and machine internal circuits, the wire, reel of wire, drive rolls, and all other metal parts touching the energized electrode. Additionally, incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is a hazard.