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Temporary protective grounding is the bonding of de-energized conductors and circuit parts to ground with portable grounding equipment for the duration of the work, so that induced voltage, stored energy or an unintended re-energization is carried to ground and the protective devices operate before the worker is exposed.

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Temporary protective grounding (Glossary)
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