Substation Technician how-to

How to Apply Safety Grounds

Grounds protect against unexpected energy.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Grounds protect against unexpected energy. In short: verify; test; inspect, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Verify the clearance.

  2. Test for absence of voltage.

  3. Inspect grounding equipment.

  4. Connect to ground first.

  5. Then connect to conductors.

  6. Remove in reverse order.

Safety reminders for substation technicians

  • Follow clearance and grounding procedures
  • Wear arc-flash PPE
  • Test before you touch
  • Maintain approach distances

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