This specification prescribes requirements for the classification of surfacing electrodes for shielded metal arc welding. Solid bare electrodes and rods previously classified in ANSI/AWS A5.13-80 are now either discontinued or reclassified in AWS A5.21:2001@ Specification for Bare Electrodes and Rods for Surfacing (see Section A8 in Annex A). Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this standard and@ therefore@ are not fully addressed herein. Some safety and health information can be found in Sections A5 and A9 in Annex A. Safety and health information is available from other sources@ including@ but not limited to ANSI Z49.1@ Safety in Welding@ Cutting@ and Allied Processes@ and applicable federal and state regulations.