Possibly apocryphal signs in labs where there be lasers:ha ha
What sort of electrician was that then? Most DNO electricians are trained, and have the proper protective equipment, to work with live supply cables. Otherwise they would have to turn off a whole street to make a small change in one house.
Electricians who work on the installation side are trained to work on un-energised circuits. I would prefer to see my daughter grow up so I turn off (and check) before doing any work. Most sensible sparks do.
Remember:
There are old electricians,
There are bold electricians
BUT
There are no old, bold electricians.
And don't forget your basic physics.and dont forget the chaps on the transmission in their faraday cages, lowered onto a live 275kv line by helicopter.......they're welcome to that sort of live work
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