EWT - Grounding
Learning objectives
- Prudently treat all lines and equipment as live – and as vulnerable to fault currents – unless s/he has verified that the equipment is correctly de-energized, tested for zero voltage, and grounded.
- Select protective ground equipment of appropriately high conductive capacity and low impedance, and verify that grounds are spaced at required minimum intervals.
- Safely connect and remove grounds (including specific scenarios for parallel and cable grounding).
Course overview
The lesson covers establishing key conditions for safely working lines and equipment as "de-energized"; treating all lines and equipment as live, unless those key conditions are verified; anticipating and mitigating fault currents; correctly selecting and spacing protective grounding equipment; and safely connecting and removing grounds.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Establishing Safe Conditions for De-Energized and Grounded Work
- Protective-Equipment Requirements
- Safe Grounding Practices
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.269, Subpart R: Special Industries, Section (n), (m) and (q)