Safety
Equipment grounding conductor
A protective conductor connecting exposed equipment parts to the grounding system.
Hazards
- A protective conductor connecting exposed equipment parts to the grounding system.
Controls
- Maintain continuity and correct connections; it is not an operating neutral.
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
Maintain continuity and correct connections; it is not an operating neutral.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Electrical Safety Specification for Motion Picture Production — Entertainment Electrical Safety Association