Jon I am glad you got what I was rambling about.

I am not advocating unsafe work practices.

I would just like to know the relative risks.

This statement goes along well with what is in my mind.
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Just try plugging in an appliance with a bolted short. You will quickly realize that simply plugging something is not entirely safe, even though it is considered acceptable for non electricians to use plugs and receptacles.

There are many things that non professionals deal with on a daily basis that I as a professional can not.

That J Box picture I posted above should be safe to mess with as the conductors are supposed to be all insulated, just like plugging in power cords is considered safe because there should not be shorts.

I have changed my thinking greatly already, I work much safer now than ever before.

I was taught to work hot by a guy that had been taught to work hot and so on.

Now with formal safety training I have learned more about what can happen.

That said I still think some of the rules are a little extreme.

If I think to much about vehicle accidents I will be wearing a crash helmet and NHL goalie pads, just to drive to work. [Linked Image]

Bob

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts