Safety
Ground rod
A driven electrode forming one component of an approved grounding-electrode system.
Hazards
- A driven electrode forming one component of an approved grounding-electrode system.
Controls
- It does not replace required bonding or equipment-grounding conductors.
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
It does not replace required bonding or equipment-grounding conductors.
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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