An explanation of the difference between bonding and grounding as well as the hazards posed by static electricity. The terms "Bonding" and "Grounding" are sometimes used interchangeably because of a poor understanding of the terms. The terms are defined below: Bonding: The process of connecting two or more conductive objects together by means of a conductor. Grounding (Earthing): The process of connecting one or more conducting objects to the ground, and is a specific form of bonding. The words Bonded or Grounded must be understood to mean either that a bond or ground as defined has been deliberately applied, or that an electrically conductive path having […]