Welding with wet gloves is allowed.

Welding with wet gloves is allowed.

• A. Never
• B. Always
• C. Sometimes with caution
• D. Only with dry gloves

Answer: (A)

The safety concept here is electrical shock risk and proper insulation during welding. Wet gloves compromise insulation and create a conductive path from the electrode through the glove into your body. Water lowers the glove’s resistance, so more current can flow if you contact the live parts, making a serious electric shock more likely. Dry gloves maintain the intended insulation and reduce the chance of the current finding a path to you. In addition, wet gloves can lead to steam burns or slips, which adds to the hazards. For these reasons, welding with wet gloves is not allowed—keep gloves dry, inspect them for damage, and dry or replace them if they become wet before proceeding.

The safety concept here is electrical shock risk and proper insulation during welding. Wet gloves compromise insulation and create a conductive path from the electrode through the glove into your body. Water lowers the glove’s resistance, so more current can flow if you contact the live parts, making a serious electric shock more likely. Dry gloves maintain the intended insulation and reduce the chance of the current finding a path to you. In addition, wet gloves can lead to steam burns or slips, which adds to the hazards. For these reasons, welding with wet gloves is not allowed—keep gloves dry, inspect them for damage, and dry or replace them if they become wet before proceeding.