Grounding Flags for Safety

SWCE lineworkers have begun using grounding flags on junction boxes, switches and transformers for underground lines to serve as critical high-visibility warnings. Their primary use is to prevent catastrophic accidents by acting as a "clear reminder" to line crews that the electric line is physically connected to the earth and must not be re-energized. 

The flags are 16X16 inches and are a bright orange to ensure they are seen from the ground or a bucket truck. They are a visual reminder for line workers to not "energize" (restore power to) a line while ground sets are still attached. Re-energizing a grounded line causes an immediate short circuit, which can blow fuses, trip breakers, or cause explosive equipment failure. Large flags help crews keep track of exactly how many ground sets are in place across a job site, reducing the risk of missing a grounded electric line before energizing.

~Safety Above All Else~

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