ETT Study Guide Book 1: Safety
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
Select and Apply correct temporary protective grounding equipment. 3, 4
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
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Guide Table of Contents, Book 1