When transferring from a hook ladder to a grounded tower, which action is recommended to bond to the tower?

• A. Do a fast slap with the hand
• B. Touch with bare skin
• C. Use a bonding strap
• D. Climb without bonding

Answer: (A)

Electrical bonding during a transfer to a grounded tower requires a secure, continuous path to equalize electrical potential between you and the tower. The best way to achieve this is to use a bonding strap that connects your gear to the tower, providing a low-impedance bond as you move. This keeps you at the same electrical potential as the tower, reducing the risk of shocks or arcing if the structure is energized or charged.

Touching with bare skin offers no reliable or continuous bond, and a quick slap with the hand is similarly unreliable because contact can break during movement, leaving you exposed. Climbing without bonding eliminates any potential equalization entirely, which is unsafe in an electrical environment. Using a bonding strap is the correct practice because it maintains a stable connection throughout the transfer. Ensure the strap is properly attached to a clean, conductive surface on the tower and stays in place as you move.