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Using the Wrong Tool Can Be Dangerous

Feb. 1, 2001 Eugene Tims | Electrical Construction and Maintenance
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Two electricians receive burns while using a poorly designed test instrument with inadequate leads.Just before the arc flash severely burned the two electricians, they were searching the textile mill for a 480V feed to power the facility's new sewing machine. When they found an available fused disconnect switch, one of the electricians opened the panel door with the trip device - which allowed the
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