According to bonding principles, how must bonds be installed for the safety of workers?

The requirement that bonds be installed to keep a worker in an Equipotential Zone is crucial for worker safety, particularly in preventing electric shock hazards. An Equipotential Zone is an area where the electrical potential is uniform, which minimizes the risk of electric shock if a person were to come into contact with different conductive materials that might have varying potentials.

By ensuring that all conductive parts are bonded together within this zone, any potential differences are eliminated, allowing a worker to be safe while performing their tasks. This practice is a key component of electrical safety protocols and is especially important in areas where the risk of coming into contact with electrical systems or components is high.

Other options, while relevant in their own contexts, do not prioritize the immediate safety of workers in the same way. For example, enhancing electrical reliability and minimizing electrical losses are important for system performance but do not address worker safety directly. Creating grounding loops, though beneficial for certain electrical systems, does not specifically ensure that a worker remains safe from electric shock hazards. Therefore, maintaining an Equipotential Zone is the most critical consideration when bonding is installed for worker protection.