Grounding

Grounding Tools or electrical systems means to intentionally creating a low-resistance path to the earth. When properly done, current from a short or from lightning follows this path, thus preventing the buildup of voltages that would otherwise result in electrical shock, injury and even death. There are many different ways in which to ground the electrical, … Effective electrical tool and equipment grounding are extremely important on construction sites. Injuries and deaths can result from the improper grounding of tools or from ground fault currents. Remember that electrical and electronic circuits often have more than one source of power. Take time to study the schematics or wiring diagrams of the entire system to ensure that all sources of power have been disconnected.