Reduce the Potential Voltage Differencies Across the Worker

DOE-HDBK-1092-98

OSHA Section 29 CFR 1910.269(n), 1926.954

Figure 7-2. Equipotential grounding is the most effective way of protecting employees who are working on

high-voltage systems and equipment.

7.5.1.1 REDUCE THE POTENTIAL VOLTAGE DIFFERENCES ACROSS THE

WORKER

The primary function of personal protective grounds is to provide maximum safety for personnel

while they are working on deenergized lines or equipment. This will be accomplished by making

provisions that will reduce the potential voltage differences at the work site (voltage differences

across the worker) to a safe value in the event that line or equipment being worked on is accidentally

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