Section 39.404. Completing grounds

(a) If the test shows no voltage, or the local operating rules so direct, the free end of the grounding device shall next be brought into contact with the normally live part and securely clamped or otherwise secured to such part, before the employe comes within the resistances from the normally live parts specified in § § 39.364 and 39.365 (relating to voltages between 750 and 7,500; and voltages above 7,500), or proceeds to work upon the parts as upon a grounded part.

(b) In stations, remote control switches may be employed to connect the equipment or lines being grounded to the actual ground connection. On lines it is generally necessary to resort to portable grounding devices or chains handled directly by means of insulating handles, rods or ropes.

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Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 39.384 (relating to station protective grounds); 34 Pa. Code § 39.401 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.411 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.421 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.431 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.441 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.442 (relating to precaution on series circuits); 34 Pa. Code § 39.451 (relating to general provisions); and 34 Pa. Code § 39.461 (relating to general requirements).