These simple steps keep electrical charges from building up and creating a spark that could ignite flammable gases, vapours or dust. The resources on this page explain how grounding and bonding work and give you practical tools to make sure your site is using them correctly.
Every time materials move, fluids transfer or equipment is cleaned, static electricity can build up. If it isn’t safely discharged, that energy can jump to a nearby surface and ignite.
Grounding connects equipment to the earth so any charge has a safe path to dissipate. Bonding links two objects so they stay at the same electrical potential and don’t create a spark between them.
These practices are critical for work involving flammable liquids, gases or fine powders. Even small lapses such as a rusty clamp or a painted connection point can lead to ignition.
These tools are for supervisors, workers and safety leads involved in any activity where static or stray energy could cause harm.
They are especially useful for companies that handle flammable liquids or gases and need simple, reliable guidance to manage ignition risks.
This video is designed to encourage conversations about grounding and bonding hazards prior to starting a job.
Please review the video and identify examples in your workplace where grounding and bonding controls may be missing or insufficient to prevent a static discharge.
Supporting materials on fire and explosion hazard management and electrical safety that show how grounding and bonding fit within your broader safety program.
Share the bulletin or video at your next toolbox talk to build awareness.
Check your cables, clamps and connections to make sure they’re clean and secure.
Review your procedures for tasks that involve transferring, mixing or cleaning flammable materials.
Reinforce the topic regularly so grounding and bonding become part of normal work, not an afterthought.