G. Switching and Temporary Protective Grounding

1. Voltage Detection ^{2, 3, 4}

Select and apply correct voltage detection equipment.

• Safety Considerations for Live Electrical Measurements
• D. Personal Protective Equipment - Voltage Detectors

2. Protective Grounds ^{2, 3, 4}

Apply correct temporary protective grounding equipment. ²

• Applying Personal Protective Grounds
• Applying and Removing Protective Grounds

Select and Apply correct temporary protective grounding equipment. ^{3, 4}

• Personal Protective Grounding for Electric Power Facilities and Power Lines Handbook

Important Standards

• ASTM F855 Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment ³
• OSHA 1926.962 Grounding for the protection of employees

3. System switching ^{2, 3, 4}

Interpret and apply system switching procedures

• OSHA Letter of Interpretation, Dec 6, 1999 ³
• Considerations When Switching Capacitor Banks

• It's not Dead till you Prove it's Dead!!!
• Safely discharge HV feeder using load break disconnect switch (procedure)

Last Update: Feb 02, 2025