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Please discuss the procedures you follow when inspecting a energized panelboard in the interior of a cabinet.

Hi Joe,

Glad to have you stop by here.

Better than me saying what I did (which was not the "safe" way) would be for you to explain *the proper and safe way* to inspect an energized panel, including photos of the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to wear.

Take a look at the following site, I use their material for my training within the theater and it includes the requirements that cover the subject of this post.

http://www.jadelearning.com/

I also have many images taken during the investigation of electrical accidents, but know that they may be hard for some to deal with, again if you want a few send me an email.

Just remember:

ELECTRICAL SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT! WEAR PPE

Here is the 2009 NFPA 70E Annex H for the Simplified, Two-Category, Flame-Resistant (FR) Clothing System.

See the notes and use common sense when removing the cover from any cabinet to inspect the panelbard.