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Fair point. Would you be happy enough carrying out a ZE on a non ip2x main switch on a mech services panel or old style db? Still a risk in my eyes
It's a sad day when electricians can't do live tests. Anything electrical carries risks, it's the job to assess, understand and manage the risks accordingly.

We work live regularly, part of the job. Competence, risk assessment and appropriate PPE are the 3 things we require.
 
If your suitably trained and competent I wouldn't even think twice about working in a partially live panel.

Electricity isnt something to be feared, just show it the respect it deserves.
 
Sad day indeed marvo. Not once did I mention that I didn't. In fact if you look back you'll see my earlier posts about working in live d.b's. I was merely (poorly?!) trying to make a point that in most not all but most times we enter a board or a panel there is a presence of live cables. As has been said correct precautions and ppe must be risk assessed to the exact standard the job requires.
 

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