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Job Setup and De-Energized Work Authorization

Work location, circuit, and structure identified on the job brief critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Clearance or switching order confirms the line is de-energized for the work scope critical (required)

Yes No N/A

All sources of backfeed, induced voltage, and stored energy identified critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Crew briefing completed on grounding plan and equipotential zone boundaries critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Temporary Protective Grounds

Grounding set installed at the approved location(s) per work plan critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Grounding conductors are connected to the line and to an effective grounding point critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Grounding clamps are fully seated, tight, and free of visible damage or contamination critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Grounding conductors are sized and arranged to minimize impedance and step/touch exposure critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Grounds are visible to the crew and not hidden by covers, vegetation, or equipment critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Equipotential Zone and Bonding

Equipotential zone established before work begins critical (required)

Yes No N/A

All workers in the zone are bonded or otherwise protected from potential differences critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Aerial device, truck, or other conductive equipment is bonded as required by the work plan critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Bonding jumpers are routed to prevent trip hazards, abrasion, and accidental disconnection

Yes No N/A

No unbonded conductive objects are present within the work zone critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Testing and Verification

Absence of voltage verified at the work location using an approved test method critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Test instrument was verified before and after use critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Grounding and bonding continuity verified after installation critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies and Release to Work

Any deficiency identified was corrected before work started critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Inspector documented final release to proceed with de-energized work critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

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Run: Distribution Line Protective Grounding and Equipotential Verification

Job Setup and De-Energized Work Authorization

Temporary Protective Grounds

Equipotential Zone and Bonding

Testing and Verification

Deficiencies and Release to Work

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