Will placing grounds at each side of the worksite protect the worker from current?

Placing grounds at each side of the worksite does not ensure complete protection for workers from electric current. Grounding in electrical systems is primarily intended to minimize the risk of electric shock and equipment damage by providing a path for fault currents to flow safely to the earth. However, grounding alone does not eliminate the risk associated with touch potential and step potential, especially in high voltage scenarios.

When a worker is near energized equipment, even with grounding in place, there is still a risk of accidental contact with live parts or an induced voltage. If a worker were to come into contact with an energized conductor while grounded, there could be a difference in potential that could lead to electric shock.

Furthermore, the effectiveness of grounding relies on many factors, including soil conductivity and the configuration of the grounding system. Thus, while grounding helps enhance safety, it is not a foolproof method of protection on its own and does not provide complete safety from electrical hazards. Additional safety measures, such as personal protective equipment and proper circuit design, are necessary to ensure worker safety in electrical work environments.