In message <[email protected]>, dated Fri, 
29 Oct 2010, Brian O'Connell <[email protected]> writes:

>Do you think that now is the time to get some HBSE training, or will we 
>see a national implementation of IEC62368-1 before the apocalypse ?

Undoubtedly, but note that I have not specified which edition. (;-)
>
>AFAIK, if a box allows contact that exceeds a certain voltage or 
>current or power, there is a hazard, for all people. Am I being a 
>primitive tribal idiot ?

No more than the rest of us. We aren't very long down from the trees, as 
your spinal column is liable to confirm.

However, a skilled person can still normally identify any exposed live 
parts, which others cannot.
>
>Can I assume that if UL/EN62368-1 gets published prior to the 
>apocalypse, that the apocalypse as a procedural device can be certified 
>for use by Skilled and certain Instructed Persons.

Sure: skilled = priests, instructed = acolytes.(;-)

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