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Step1
Check your electrode holders and cables before starting any welding job. Look for frayed cables and bare wires. Repair or replace any damaged equipment.
Step2
Ground your welding units and frame as an extra precaution. Plug your welder into a receptacle with a ground and make sure you have a ground on your welding frame.
Step3
Wear dry leather gloves, dry clothing and leather or rubber work boots when arc welding. Remember that when you become wet, you become a conductor of electricity.
Step4
Tarp your work area if you think it's going to start raining. You may want to consider placing a dry board or rubber mat on the ground to add an extra moisture barrier.
Step5
Disconnect the power source to your welder and then dry your equipment off if it becomes wet.
Step6
Use extra precautions when using DC portable diesel or gasoline driven welders. Portable welders offer portability, but operating them exposed to the elements outside of the workshop may increase your risk of electrical shock.