Grounding and Bonding: What Does the Expert Say with Jim Vaughn

In episode 22, host Mark Forster and co-host Jerry Havens sit down with Jim Vaughn to discuss Grounding and Bonding in electric utility industry. In the Tailboard Talks segment Mark, Jerry, and Jim discuss what OSHA requires of the employer in grounding and bonding, the difference between grounding and bonding and more. During the guest segment the conversation continues by discussing the history of grounding, the biggest misconceptions while grounding a de-energized line, bracket grounding versus EPZ, and bonding into your work location.

This episode is sponsored by: Gritty Tools, Eliminating Workplace Injuries One Tool at a Time.

Timeline:

1. [0:00] Introduction
2. [0:58] Sponsor Message: Gritty Tools
3. [1:56] Special Guest Introduction: Jim Vaughn
4. [10:47] Tailboard Topic: Grounding and Bonding
5. [30:44] Sponsor Message: Gritty Tools
6. [32:50] Special Guest: Jim Vaughn
7. [1:02:12] Sponsor Message: Gritty Tools
8. [1:03:09] Conclusion