Harvey Haven  has over 50 years of experience in electrical construction. He was born on the same day the the Grand Coulee Dam was energized. Harvey is an army veteran who became a lineman. After seeing fellow workers die, he decided he must do something to make the industry safer. Harvey is a member of the international linemen's hall of fame.  Harvey has been claimed as the "Patron Saint of Safety" and is responsible for saving the lives of workers in the field!
 
 In this episode Harvey discusses the most common mistakes made when grounding, proper grounding order, how to develop simulations and displays, how to trick engineers, de-rating equipment, using multiple grounds, capacitive coupling, electromagnetic coupling, electric fields, current flow, voltage gradients, the winds impact on electricity, and more!
 
 Harvey talks about the evolution of safety and grounding over the years. He discusses the industries problems, dangers, and tactics to make things better. He is a teacher who has changed many lives, and developed the dirt box. A display system to help linemen understand how to ground lines safely.
 
 Harvey is loved and respected all over North America, by utilities, contractors, and many line workers. The worked he performed has made a lasting impact among the industry and is one that is truly inspirational.
 
 If you want to learn about grounding, using multiple grounds, bracket grounding, working safely, current flow, the power of asking why, how to work safe, and how to live a meaningful listen to this episode!
 
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 This is part 2 of the 2 part series.
 
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