If you are not trained or are unsure about procedures when encountering a potential high‑voltage issue, what should you do?

• A. Ignore and proceed.
• B. Not trained: Do not touch; isolate area, warn others, and report to supervisor or trained technician.
• C. Try to fix it.
• D. Post about it on social media.

Answer: (B)

When you encounter a potential high‑voltage issue and you’re not trained or you’re unsure, your top priority is to prevent harm by not interacting with the hazard. Do not touch anything related to the suspected energized equipment. Instead, isolate the area to keep others from entering, warn people nearby about the danger, and report the situation to your supervisor or a trained technician who can assess and de‑energize the system safely. This approach ensures the hazard is managed by someone with the proper procedures and protection.

Ignoring it and proceeding puts you at real risk of electric shock or arc flash. Trying to fix it without training can make the situation worse or cause secondary injuries. Posting about it on social media doesn’t address the danger and can delay proper action.