"Chris Oates" none wrote in message
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"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
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The risk is not only that of electric shock but also that
of explosion and serious burns from accidently shorting the
meter tails and forming a flash arc spraying molten and
vaporised copper over you. The precautions should include
eye protection (preferably full face protection), clothing
which covers the rest of your skin (leather is good for
this;-) and removal/covering of all earthed metelwork in
the area, as well as having someone on hand (but not too
close) who is familiar with CPR. Of course, this is all
just such a ridiculas level of risk and pulling the fuse
so much safer that you shouldn't even be considering working
on live tails.

Can't agree more
Arc flash apparently kills more
than electrocution
http://tinyurl.com/36l3n



ouch.

Lee's paper on arc burns makes for sobering reading.

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Richard Sampson

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richard at olifant d-ot co do-t uk