7.7.1 - Introduction

A restrictive conductive location is one in which the surroundings consist mainly of metallic or conductive parts, with which a person within the location is likely to come into contact with a substantial portion of his body, and where it is very difficult to interrupt such contact. An example could be a large metal enclosure, such as a boiler, in which work must be carried out. Clearly, such a situation could result in considerable danger to a worker, who may be lying inside the boiler whilst using an electric drill or grinder.