r/SafetyProfessionals 11d ago

USA Thoughts on this method?

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u/r2k-in-the-vortex 10d ago edited 10d ago

Honestly, it makes no sense. There is no good reason why this shouldn't simply be remote operated.

It's just flipping a lever. This is trivial to make a mechanism for, and then you dont have to hope the bomb suit is enough.

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u/InigoMontoya313 10d ago

We have both dedicated robots and portable devices with the dubiously chosen name of “Chicken Switch”. Unfortunately even these options are not universal enough for all switch gear out there.

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u/r2k-in-the-vortex 10d ago

Sound like:

"I dont have the correct tool for the job so instead I risk life and limb"

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u/TheAverageDark 9d ago

Why buy a pricy robot when you can just have some expendable serf- I mean “valued team member” do it.