For instance, where was the shortcircuit protection located in the circuit & what type was it? What was the expected fault current? Maybe things can be learned that will produce better designed systems that will be more protective of people. In the past, designs were meant to be protective of equipment, not people.
You can never make it completely safe to work on energized equipment. That is why the OSHA and other safety rules severely limit the work that can be performed while the equipment is energized. Even when such work is permitted, PPE suitable for the available incident energy must be used. We don't need new equipment designs, we need employers and employees to follow the safety rules.
Don
[This message has been edited by resqcapt19 (edited 03-19-2005).]
