Handhole, When you put up a pole theres a Handhole Right. The pole is bonded. Is the Cover?? (No) Handholes in the Ground Every one I;ve seen to date have been nonconductive with covers of the same so bonding has not been an Issue. Anyone whos been in any amount of manholes (Larger) knows theres usually a Grounding buss. There usually concrete and openings about 7ft 6 inches to 8ft up. Since deregulation I;ve worked on a LOT of 13.8 -4160 ect so its in the realm of the Electrical contractor.I have never seen a Manhole cover Grounded or seen a Kit to ground one.