This workplace seems to have taken the term ‘earthing connection’ (Grounding) literally with potentially lethal consequences for anyone in the vicinity.
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Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators – OSHA
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frame of a portable generator need not be grounded … frame may serve as the ground (in place of the earth): … Proper grounding and bonding are a means … -
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Using Portable Generators Safely – OSHA
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Make sure a generator is properly ground– ed and the grounding connections are tight. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for proper grounding methods. -
Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites – OSHA
www.osha.gov/doc/outreachtraining/htmlfiles/gfcicon.htmlInsulation and grounding are two recognized means of preventing injury during …. that the equipment grounding conductor is connected to its proper terminal. … on a two-wire, single-phase portable or vehicle-mounted generator rated not …
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