Step Potential definition
Step Potential means difference of voltage between the steps of an Operator, human being or animal coming in contact or operating electrical facilities of a distribution company;
Step Potential means the voltage between the feet of a person standing near an energized grounded object. It is equal to the difference in voltage, given by the voltage distribution curve, between two points at different distances from the electrode. A person could be at risk of injury during a fault simply by standing near the grounding point.
Step Potential means the maximum value of potential difference possible of being shunted by a human body between accessible points on the ground separated by distance of one pace which may be assumed to be one metre;