Electrical bonding

Hazards

• The intentional connection of conductive parts to establish reliable electrical continuity.

Controls

• Qualified design controls conductor, connection, fault path, inspection, and testing.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Qualified design controls conductor, connection, fault path, inspection, and testing.

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