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Scope

This amendment adds the rigid carrier mat as an alternative option to the fabric carrier mat by adding a new section 9.1. to IEEE Std 1048.

Purpose

The purpose of this guide is to define practices, technical information, and safety criteria that can be used by utility workers and contractors for temporary protective grounding of power lines during de-energized maintenance. As an IEEE guide, this document does not have mandatory requirements. Following the suggestions in this guide helps to mitigate risks. Reasonable steps are to be taken by users to minimize risks associated with protective grounding of power lines during de-energized maintenance.

Abstract

Amendment Standard - Active - Draft.Guidelines are provided for Temporary Protective Grounding (TPG) of electric power lines to assist in protection of workers from voltages and currents that might develop at a de-energized worksite during maintenance of ac overhead and underground, transmission and distribution lines, cables, and equipment. Other forms of worker protection include isolation and insulation. These methods are described in other documents and guides and are not discussed here.

Product Details

Published: 12/25/2024 ISBN(s): 9798855710489 Number of Pages: 18 File Size: 1 file , 1.5 MB Product Code(s): STDAPE27181 Note: This product is unavailable in Russia, Belarus