Every year, thousands of electrical accidents happen, many with tragic consequences, simply because a portable grounding device (PAT) is not used or is selected incorrectly during maintenance work.
In electrical safety, every detail matters
According to the National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSST) and the Ministry of Labor, in Spain the following are recorded each year: More than 4,800 electrical accidents, with around 150 deaths and 1,500 serious injuries. Only in the workplace, in 2022, 935 electrical accidents were reported, with 7 deaths and an average of 2.6 workers electrocuted per day, according to data from the Ministry of Labor.
The risks are real and multiple:
At Sofamel, we design and manufacture PAT devices according to IEC 61230, ensuring:
A common and dangerous mistake is choosing a PAT with a maximum ICC lower than required, which completely compromises worker safety.
Our message is clear:
A worker’s life depends on proper grounding.
It is not enough to de-energize; grounding and short-circuiting are always required.
Contact us for advice on choosing the most suitable grounding equipment for each application.
Check our grounding equipment here
According to the National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSST) and the Ministry of Labor, in Spain the following are recorded each year: More than 4,800 electrical accidents, with around 150 deaths and 1,500 serious injuries. Only in the workplace, in 2022, 935 electrical accidents were reported, with 7 deaths and an average of 2.6 workers electrocuted per day, according to data from the Ministry of Labor.
The risks are real and multiple:
- Induced voltages in adjacent lines
- Overvoltages from lightning strikes kilometers away
- Feedback from solar panels or generators
- Failures of switching equipment or simple human errors
At Sofamel, we design and manufacture PAT devices according to IEC 61230, ensuring:
- Proper selection according to the maximum short-circuit current (ICC) and installation
- Insulating clamps and poles specifically for LV, MV, and HV
- Regular inspection and maintenance to ensure reliability
A common and dangerous mistake is choosing a PAT with a maximum ICC lower than required, which completely compromises worker safety.
Our message is clear:
A worker’s life depends on proper grounding.
It is not enough to de-energize; grounding and short-circuiting are always required.
Contact us for advice on choosing the most suitable grounding equipment for each application.
Check our grounding equipment here
