Yes it is amazing.He thinks guarding the exposed energized part will allow us to work without or at greatly reduced arc flash PPE.An improvised guard is just another object to fumble around with and I dont even know how you would mount it in a safe manor.I can see it all failing apart in continuously cycling starter bucket,something manufactures take into account im sure.Its also my understanding that dead fronts and bucket doors are not rated to withstand an arc flash event unless labeled as such.
I spoke an inspector about it,got a glazed over look and an invitation to the ESA arc flash course to the tune of $400 plus tax.
I didnt think to look until ghost307 pointed it out but I'll send him to the Wikipedia link...That should thoroughly piss him off.lol
This supervisor is known to lie his ass off about all kinds of things.He tried telling me the code book is no longer in paper print and has to be purchased on CD for over $1000 not more then ten minutes after i found it for $120 on the CSA website.The CD was around $350 i think.
I could start emailing the higher ups in the organization but then i may as well ware a target on my back and give him a gun.Im at a total loss on what to do at this point egos are getting in the way and thats a dangerous thing.
At least Im signed up for the course now and paying for it myself.There is language in my job description stating im entitled to all training in my job description however its just not worth trying to deal with him.
